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Richard Parker

June 2, 1955 — November 28, 2019

Richard Parker

Richard (Ricky) Parker, (64), of Buhl passed away at his home on November 28, 2019, Visitation will be held Friday, December 6, 2019, from 5:00 P.M until 7:00 P.M at Magnolia Chapel North. Services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 1:00 p.m at Magnolia Chapel North  with Rev. Kenn Spencer officiating and Magnolia Chapel North directing. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

He is preceded in death by his father Tossie Parker, Grandparents Ackie and Madie Sanders and Wiley and Easter Parker, Father and mother-in-law James and Jewerline Callahan.

His survivors include his loving wife of 44 years Linda Parker, his mother Jean Parker, his sister Linda Jean Parker, his daughters Rhonda Acre (Shannon), Christy Davis (Chris), grandchildren Parker Davis (Mira), Ashlyn Davis, Keeley Davis, Christiona Ash, Noah Davis, Katelyn Davis, Abby Davis, Zayden Davis, and 3 great grandchildren Alina, Kenzie, and Sebastian.

He was a master craftsman specializing in custom stairs, mantles, and other custom specialties. Richard was passionate about activities that he could spend with the love of his life and family. He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and motorcycles. He was admired by his grandchildren by his music and guitar playing.

Richard is remembered most by his loving, caring, passionate heart for his dedicated support and love for his parents, wife, sister, children, and those important to his life. He always inspired those around him to love and live life to the fullest.

Pallbearers are Parker Davis, Frank Gaddy, Hugh Callahan, Tyler Callahan, Shannon Acre, Danny Wilson, Jayson Tubbs, and JD Wilson.

Honorary pallbearers are Shannon Acre, JD Wilson, Sam Harbin,Janice and Stan Redding, Robin and Freddie Edgeworth, Sandy Gaddy, Kelsey Gaddy, Melissa Wilson, Loryn Davis, Raymond and Helen Parker, Steve and Cindy Parker, Mike Parker, Glen Templeton, Shelia Templeton, Mike and Jerri Tubbs, Jayson and Kaylon Tubbs, Justin and Kasey Broadrick, Hannah and Eric Swanson, Hugh and Tisha Callahan, Bama Carry, Zack Noland, Dylan Averette, Destiny Callahan, and many many more.

In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.

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Friday, December 6, 2019

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Magnolia Chapel North

Hwy 69 N, AL 35546

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Saturday, December 7, 2019

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Hwy 69 N, AL 35546

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