Glen Alfred Parker

Name: Glen Alfred Parker Age: 81 Residence: Corinth, MS Date of Death: July 15, 2014 Place of Death: Residence Location of Service: Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories Date & Time: Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 10:00am Officiating: Bro. Glynn Wygul Visitation: Wednesday, July 16, 2014, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm and Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 9:00am until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home. Visitation will continue at Parker Funeral Home in Bruce, MS, Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 5:30pm until 7:00pm with a private family burial at sunset in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, in Pittsboro, MS Biographical Information Born September 4, 1932 in Calhoun County, MS, Mr. Parker graduated from Pittsboro High School in 1950, attended Itawamba Community College and then received his Bachelor of Science Degree at Mississippi State University in 1956. He completed his education by earning his Master of Science Degree at the University of Memphis. He served his country in the Mississippi National Guard, and worked 7 years as a school teacher at Houston High School and Corinth High School. He was always proud of his student’s successes. He was a member of the Mississippi Manufacturing Association for 30 years, and worked for both ITT and Tecumseh Corporations. During his life he was a part of various groups including the Masons, Itawamba Community College Alumni Association, and the Thursday Morning Breakfast Club at Martha’s Menu. He was a member of Corinth First United Methodist Church and enjoyed teaching the Challengers Sunday School Class. He was a loving husband, father, and “pop” to his 2 grandchildren. Survivor Information Wife of 57 Years: Betty Sue Clark Parker of Corinth Sons: Clark Parker (Pat E.) of Tupelo, MS, Dale Parker (Susan) of Baldwyn, MS Grandchildren: Sam Parker and Stella Parker Brother: Charles Parker (Nan) of Ingomar, MS Sister-in-law: Nancy Clark of Grenada, MS Two Nieces: Lisa Springer and Allison White Other Family members and a host of loving friends Pallbearers: Allen Wood, Steve Wilbanks, J.B. Darnell, Brent Avent, Bill Rogers, Charlie Estes, Jay Stegall, Mike Thornton, Mike Wooten, John Robert “Quincy” Parker, Billy Van Clark, T Marion. Honorary Pallbearers: Bobby Warren, Waylon Clayton, Alva Dalton, Leiman Wilbanks, Archie Bailey, Don Brawner, Johnny Green and the Corinth First United Methodist Church Challengers Sunday School Class. Preceded in Death Father: Clifford Lee Parker Mother: Leila Murphree Parker Online condolences can be left at www.magnoliafuneralhome.net