Mr. W.A. Parker, age 95 of Gaylesville, AL passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at his residence.

Mr. Parker was born July 7, 1929 in Cherokee County, AL to the late Will and Annie Roach Parker. He was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills, a member of the quarter century club, and was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Korea. Mr. Parker enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Michael “Fuzz” Parker; and siblings, Ola Sprayberry, Foye Tallent, and Wallace Parker.

Survivors include his wife, Bettye Vaughn Parker; children, Tony Parker, Debbie (Ernie) Hester, Sheila (Donnie) Bullard; Bonnie (Dan) Bullard, and Pam (Frog) Mason; sister, Vaudean Donovits; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mr. W.A. Parker will take place at 12:00 EST Friday, October 4  at AMI Cemetery with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating. Active pallbearers will be Blake Bullard, Adam Hester, Kyle Bullard, and Derek Bullard. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernie Hester, Dan Bullard, Frog Mason, and Donnie Bullard.

There will be no visitation and anyone wishing to attend the service is requested to assemble at the cemetery.