He was a Baptist preacher and was a member of Collins Baptist Church before being called to preach in Eudora. He has made an impact on children in Southeast Arkansas when he was working as a youth counselor and probation officer. Mr. Parker was also a United States Air Force Veteran. He loved working with children, fishing and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ as well as spending time with his family, doing yard work, going on cruises and, last but not least, ironing his wife's clothes. He also enjoyed teaching karate in his younger years.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Sivils of Collins; his children, Steve Brooks of Star City, Keith Brooks of White Hall and Tammy Parker of Houston, TX; a sister, Linda Kay Thompson of Star City with nieces Gabrielle Thompson and Danyelle Mangiamele; ten grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Martha Kirkham of McGehee, Patricia Compton of Texas and Linda Sivils of Monticello; and a host of nieces and nephews in Arkansas and Texas including Mr. Tyler, Mr. James, Mr. Luke, Mr. Ryder, Mr. Ethan, Miss Libby and Miss Skylar who visited him often.
There will be a private memorial service at First Baptist Church of Star City at a later date. You can sign Mr. Parker's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
Joyce smith
Monticello, AR Friday, April 8, 2022 Worked with Roger off and on for several years. He was always so upbeat and kind. He seemed to really enjoy the work he was doing. Prayers for the family.Lt. Mark S Allen
McGehee, AR Thursday, March 17, 2022 Steve and Keith sorry to hear of Rogers passing he was a great man and friend, he will be missed.Carolyn Hughes
Star City, AR Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Roger served the SCWL Softball Program in Star City as a referee. He has always loved working with youth.Rebecca cessor
Lakevillage, AR Monday, March 14, 2022 I am so sorry for your loss I am praying for the the family Mr.parker was a good man my daughter thought the world of him she thought of him like her own grandpa this breaks my heart to hear this i will keep ya in my thoughts and prayers.Sean E Harmon
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, March 14, 2022 I'm so sorry for your losses Mr Roger was the best man I could have ever asked to get to know he was certainly a man of God weather he was working as a probation officer or on church he never gave up on his kids or me as a matter of a fact it pains me to know he has gone home to cross those pearly gates . Love you all Ms Ann sivilsDianne Herring
Dermott, AR Sunday, March 13, 2022 Ann. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you .Dianne HerringGail Kizer
Dermott, AR Saturday, March 12, 2022 Roger was such a nice person. He was a member of our church and a good, Christian man. He loved the Lord and would tell you in a heartbeat. When you asked him how he was, he'd reply "blessed". He loved his wife, Ann, very much and he will definitely leave a void in our community. Praying for his family.Jacque Bynum
Portland, AR Friday, March 11, 2022 Ann you’re in my prayers.