Donny Parker, 70, passed away December 2, 2022, in Joaquin, Texas. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Goodwin and Bro. Joe Stanley officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to service time. Interment will follow at Duncan Cemetery in Shelbyville.

My son, Donald Lynn Parker… Donny was born November 26, 1952, in Mineral Wells, Texas - a peace maker, loving, generous. He always got all of us family together whenever he would come home from Korea. He worked for Lockheed Missiles in Space Company, teaching computer science to the military troops. He always wanted a country home with cattle, farm animals, and live the life of a country boy. He retired several years ago and bought his place boss. Cattle, goats chickens, and a great big Pyrenees dog name Mouchet. He had jersey cattle, made a great showing of the of the place that he purchased; shared with his family and friends and neighbors. Love the Lord and devoted his life to the Word of God. He always had a way of getting all the family together and one last time he has drawn us all together say goodbye until we meet again, Donny.

He is survived by his mother, Dot Parker Grant; step-father, Noel Grant; son, Joshua Parker of Oregon; daughter, Sara Lynn Watt of Maine; grandchildren, Nathan Parker, Matthew Parker, Jadlynn Watt, and Anna Smith; brothers, Robby Parker and wife Pam, Wesley Parker, and John Parker.

Preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Parker; and father, Lavon Parker. Pallbearers will be Joey Parker, C. J. Parker, Chad Nations, Rogelio Reyes, Clay Parker, and Mike Metcalf. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ in Center.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com