Ralph David Parker

Ralph David Parker obituary, Florence, AL

Ralph David Parker

Ralph Parker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elkins East Chapel - Killen on Jul. 16, 2025.

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Mr. Ralph David Parker, age 92 of Florence, passed away on July 14, 2025. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19 at Elkins East Chapel in Killen from 10-11. Services will begin at 11 and will be officiated by Ian Butler. Burial will be held immediately following the services at Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery.
Mr. Parker is survived by his son, Mike Wilson (Jane); Grandchildren, Dana Gibbs (Chris) and Laura Butler (Ian); Greatgrandchildren, Rose Butler, Rachel Butler, Mattie Gibbs, Ruby Butler, and Eleanor Ruth Butler; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sheree Hunt Parker; parents, Thomas Parker and Harriett Thompson Parker; and siblings, Boots Parker, Carl Parker, Fred Parker, Jink Parker, Burt Parker, Bennet Parker, Jimmy Parker, Mae Shelton and Ruth Goodwin.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the 2nd floor doctors and nursing staff of North Alabama Medical Center for their service and care for Mr. Parker.
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