William Hubert Parker

July 14, 2015

William Hubert Parker, 99, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015. As we celebrated granddad’s 99th birthday, we will now celebrate his new life. He was a man of humility and never spoke an unkind word about anyone. He was born May 28, 1916, in Brewton to the late Lydia Douglas Parker and Archie Parker.

He was the past president of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. As an ordained Pastor he faithfully served his Lord and congregation and was often referred to as “Rabbi.”

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Gladys Louise Thompkins Parker; daughter, Mary Louise Harrell; granddaughter, Debbie Brown; great-grandson, Ronnie Brown; daughter-in-law, Marie Parker; brother, Elbert Lee Parker; and sister, Mary Sue Parker McIntosh.

He will be lovingly remembered by his son, James Kenneth Parker; daughters, Rosa Lee Ard and Pamela Kay (Frank) Murphy; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

His family extends their thanks to Ms. Velva and Regency Hospice nurse, Kalie.

To his “special” sons, Clayton and Frank, thank you for fulfilling all his dreams. You were his sons-in-law by chance, but became his sons by choice.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Jean Comans and Pastor Virgil Pope officiating.

Burial will follow in Jordan Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Pallbearers will be James Parker, Chris Parker, Josh Parker, Tanner Montanez, Suede Collins, Jacob Hawkins, Gary Hawkins, Rece Howard, and Ryan Floyd.

He leaves behind a legacy of love and encouragement which reminds us all that ‘Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted’. Matthew 5:4.

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