He was a 1964 graduate of Woodlawn High School, a United States National Guard Veteran and worked for Union Pacific Railroad for thirty-five years before retiring. Bobby was also a poultry and cattle farmer and enjoyed raising a garden and sharing vegetables with all. He owned Parker Hunting club and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping at Lake Shore R.V. Park in Lake Village. He was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church in Rowell.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sandra Calhoun Parker of Rowell; a daughter, Paige Parker of Rowell; granddaughters whom he raised, Lexy Mays of Monticello and Alyssa Parker of Rowell; three brothers, David Parker, James Parker and Danny Parker all of Monticello; three sisters, Glenda Strickland of Monticello, Sharon Parker and Linda Toth both of Springfield, MO. He also grew up with special cousins, John Parker, Sr., Linda Thurman, Theresa Snuffer and Mary Kathryn Parker.
Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Center Missionary Baptist Church on Hwy 63 in Rowell. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Rowell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel in Monticello. Memorials may be given to Ladies Auxiliary, 60 Cole Rd, Rison, AR 71665 or Rowell Cemetery, c/o Mike Glover, 12740 Hwy 63, Rison, AR 71665. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(21)
Lynn and Earl Milroy
Pine Bluff, AR Saturday, February 2, 2019 We regret the loss of Bobby and feel so guilty in knowing he is in the great Heaven above and we are happy for him, yet I know the family is really hurting. Prayers are for all of you.Chris, Elizabeth, Seth, Faith (In Memory) & Cayden Reed
, AR Friday, February 1, 2019 We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts, thoughts & prayers go out to your family during this time.Susan Starks
Rison, AR Friday, February 1, 2019 Prayers for all of you. God bless and keep you. Let us know if we can do anything.Trisha Rhodes-Kendall
Pinebergen, AR Friday, February 1, 2019 So sorry for your loss. Mr. Bobby Parker was a wonderful and giving man. Love and prayers to his family.Arnold Small
Greers Ferry, AR Friday, February 1, 2019 Sorry to hear about Bobby, Prayers are with your family.Linda Standridge
Rison, AR Friday, February 1, 2019 Gone crappie fishing in Heaven. Peace at last. Gonna miss your smiling face but will see you again somedayTeresa Leopard
White Hall, AR Friday, February 1, 2019 Sandra, your in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻Necie (Byrd) Reed
Conway, AR Friday, February 1, 2019 Thinking of you all during your loss.May our Lord give peace and wrap his loving arms around you.
Chris Nouzovsky
Woodlawn, AR Friday, February 1, 2019 Prayers for Sandra, Paige, Lexy and Alyssa. And the family. So very sorry for your loss.Mike and Debbie Ashcraft
Woodlawn, AR Friday, February 1, 2019 Sandra, Paige and girls. Mr. Bobby was a great man and loved by many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.Terry Doroff
Coon Rapids, MN Friday, February 1, 2019 My condolences to you, Paige and the girls on the death of Bobby. Prayers with you all in the difficult time.Stanley Browder
Elgin, TX Thursday, January 31, 2019 It is so sad to hear this news. I knew Bobby back in the '60s. I liked and respected him. God be with you.David C Mullins
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, January 31, 2019 Bobby was one of the best outdoorsmen that I have had the pleasure of being around. He always went out of his way to see that others had plenty to eat and hada good time. As for fishing Bobby was a firm sulporterof the “ catch and release” Program “ any plateworthy fish he caught was released into some hot grease and fried to perfection To be enjoyed by anyone withinhollering distance of the fish cooker. Bobby was a very unselfish man who gave lots of time and energy to anyone he was in a position to help. I am proud to number him among my friends and will miss his stories around the skinning rack.hewas a very positive influence for me and he will be missed. I will never step into a boat or into the deer woods without rememberance of Bobby.- David C Mullins
Vickie Mccall
Rison, AR Thursday, January 31, 2019 Sandra and Girls...our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.....if we can make it home we plan to be at service. If not, please know that we love you all and God will be with you every step of the way.Carole Rushing
Calmer, AR Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Sandra and family,We were so saddened to learn of Bobby's passing. We had gotten the news just a couple of hours earlier that Dale's wife, Raye, had passed. Dale said tell you that he thought it was unique that the 2 of you knowing each other all his life should have this happen like this and to let you know he was certainly thinking of you and praying for you and your girls. He's raising 2 grand daughters - 13 & 15. Owen and I are praying that the Lord will grace you with peace, comfort and strength to get you through this difficult time. Many will share your loss with you. Lean on the Lord and all the friends and church family that love you and hold on to the good memories of all the years past. Owen said he knew Bobby had already caught his first stringer of crappy.
We Love You, Owen and Carole
Norman & Sandra Word
Rye, AR Wednesday, January 30, 2019 So very sorry to hear about Bobby. You all are in our prayers.Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Sandra and family . Our thoughts are with all of you. Was a great guy. Always fun visiting with him. He will surely be missed. Love to allKay and Bruce Brown
Star City, AR Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Bruce and I are so sorry of Bobby's passing. He fought a brave battle. We love you all. Kay and Bruce.Danny and Brenda Adair
Warren, AR Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Prayers for your family. Sorry for your loss.Linda Thurman
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Sandra, Paige and Granddaughter’s , We love you and all of us are heartbroken over Bobby. Prayers for you all and each of us. Bobby was loved by so many and he fought the battle. He is in Heaven with Billy Wayne , Bobby Jr. and Kimberly Ann and pain free rejoicing. He will be missed by everyone of us. Vernie and I love you all so much. Vernie and Linda Parker ThurmanDonna F. Usry
, AR Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Sandra, Paige and family, I am so, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.