Funeral services for Truitt Parker, 78, of Statesville were held June 17 at Prosperity Baptist Church. Bro. Leonard Herman officiated, with burial following at Prosperity Cemetery.
Mr. Parker passed from this life June 14 at DeKalb Community Hospital.
He was born September 8, 1935 to the late Berle and Mallie B. Herman Parker.
He was a farmer and retired employee of the Tennessee Farmer’s Co-op in LaVergne. He was a member of the Prosperity Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Truitt was preceded in death by his precious wife of 59 years, Betty Ann Gannon Parker; daughter, Teresa Gail Parker; sister, Freda Rose Parker; brother, Billy Parker; brothers-in-law, Houston Thomas, Jackie Gannon and James Watlington.
Truitt was known by his family and friends for his sweet reserve, sense of humor and enduring love for his family. He will be sorely missed by those left behind who called him Daddy, Pa, brother and friend.
He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law; Bobby and Paulette Parker of Gassaway, Kerry and Jeri Ann Parker of Liberty and Ronnie and Alice Parker of Statesville; seven grandchildren; Rachel (Jay) Steinhauer, Kayla (Jon) Addis, Jessica, Allen and Victoria Parker, Justin and Billy Parker; three great-grandchildren; Kayleisha and Ke’shawn Parker and Baylee Addis; Siblings; Jerry (Susan) Parker, Phyllis (Bobby) Young and Betty Watlington; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Faye Thomas, Floyd (Fannie) Gannon, Lonnie (Pat) Gannon, Wade (Judy) Gannon; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Woodbury Funeral Home, Woodbury, was in charge of arrangements.
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
June 18, 2014