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Ryan Parker Obituary

NORTHPORT Ryan O'Neal Parker, age 21, of Northport, died Sept. 13, 2013, in Akron, Ala. Services will be 11 a.m. today, Sept. 19, 2013, at Memory Chapel Funeral Home with Jim Headley and Kevin Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Gardens with Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ganus O'Neal Parker, Sr., and Mary Sue Parker of Elrod; Michael David Parker of Holt; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Survivors include his parents, Ganus Neal Parker (Tracy Payne Parker) and Cynthia Powell Parker; grandparents, Jim and Joan C. Powell; Richard and Judy Payne; sisters, Marlena Chase Parker and Ashton Payne Lucky.

Ryan was an avid outdoorsman and very proficient in sports, especially hunting and fishing. As his many friends can tell you Ryan loved life and always smiled for everyone. He had great respect for his parents, relatives, and friends. Ryan was well rewarded for his efforts while representing Warrior Academy in their sports programs including basketball, which he played on two state championship teams, football, and baseball. He was loved by all. Ryan had a special love and bond for his sister, Marlena, as she did for him. They were best friends. Ryan's last tweet to Marlena was “I'm so thankful for my sister. She's so awesome. I do not know what I would do without her. I love you.”

Pallbearers will be Ray Seales, Jacob Setser, Justin Setser, DeJon Elmer, Major Burton, Steven Stewart, Jimmy Oswalt, Brandon Clark, and Greg Epperson.

Honorary pallbearers are special aunt Sharon Seales, Tanner Seales, Ivy Seales, Ashlyn Brewer, Francis Haney, Cindy Moore, Stephani Hodge, Justin Robertson, Darius Quiney, Lauren McCullough, Jack Weber, Barry Lemley, Joe Findley and family, Kip Clark, Rob Lee and family, Bobby Crockrell and family, Sonya McAbee and family, Judy and Marlin Setser and family, Jason Setser, 2010 graduating class and staff of Warrior Academy, Crossway Church family, Common Ground Church family in Eutaw, Community of Spencer Cove, L&L Marine, All Tournament Trails of West Alabama, Humane Society of West Alabama, T.C.H.S. Bass Fishing team, Best Buy workers and staff, Green Beverage Company workers and staff, the family of Kim Epperson, neighbors of Huntington Place, and the entire Hall family.

A special thank you to the Departments of Tuscaloosa, Hale, and Greene Counties.

Published by Tuscaloosa News from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2013.
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Son, I am so extremely lost without you. It should have been me! Your Marlena is helping me. But there is no helping the pain I have felt since you left. I'm ready to see you again ! I love you immensely! Forever! I hope you remember me. ~ Mama

Cindy Parker

February 23, 2014

I love and miss you so much son!! I WILL see you again!! ~ Mama

Cindy Parker

November 12, 2013

Cindy I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you, and remember your friends are here for your support. Judy Pugh

Judy Pugh

September 26, 2013

Neal, I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious son. I am praying for you and your family.

Bekki Shockley

September 26, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Culwell

September 25, 2013

My heart is heavy with grief for the Powell and Parker families. Ryan was taken from us much too soon. He had much more to offer to us but we must go on without him.

Ryan was a wonderful person. He was so charismatic that when he walked into a room, the room lit up from his presence. He had so much love for his family which may seem unusual from such a young person. However, he was mature beyond his years. He had such wonderful manners which told me that he had been raised to respect his elders, including me. His mother, Cindy, and I are fellow volunteers with the Humane Society of West Alabama Flea Market.

My heart is so sad and hurt at the loss of this vibrant young life. My heart goes out to his entire family for this tremendous loss. He was an exceptional young man.

Jimmie Perry

September 24, 2013

Ryan you were a best friend to my brother. He was always talking about you, he doesn't always become that close with someone as you guys did...thank you for being such a good friend to him. I wish I had gotten the chance to meet you. I know you're fishing those bigger rivers now...rest in peace Ryan Parker.

Macy Elmer

September 19, 2013

Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. May God comfort, heal and bring you through this terrible loss.

Fred and Michelle Wolford

September 19, 2013

May the memoreies of Ryan light up your life each and every day. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this difficult time.

Regina Fitzgerald

September 19, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the families of Ryan. We are so sorry for your loss. We pray the Father above sends His Spirit to give comfort and peace to your broken hearts and that you will be strengthened with courage to face the days and weeks ahead. Though we didn't personally know Ryan, we know some who did and know what a great loss this is for all that knew and loved him. Trusting that Jesus will be wrap you in His arms of peace and show you that you are not alone in your grief. He is there with you.

James & Patty Stewart

September 19, 2013

Our hearts are heavy with grief for the entire Parker family. Ryan was an incredibly special young man loved by many. May God hold you close as you go through this un imaginable time. Tim & Paula Olive

Tim & Paula Olive

September 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you Neal and your family.Ryan always had a smile on his face when he came up to the office he was so sweet and polite.

Renae Thrasher

September 18, 2013

So sorry for your loss and know your hearts are heavy. Your family is being lifted up in prayers and love. God Bless you and comfort you.
Melanie Lankford

Melanie Lankford

September 18, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. Our prayer is that God continue to strengthen you during this difficult time. My son Kevin Isaac played on the basketball team with Ryan at Warrior Academy.

Kinya Turner

September 18, 2013

My prayers go out to the family and friends of this great young man. Although we did not get to know him personally it is obvious how special he was to many.

Brenda Ewart

September 18, 2013

God hold us in your arms in this time of grief , let us understand we are not alone. With each tear that falls please send a angel to take the pain , grief, heartbreak & loneliness that the loved ones are feeling .

Mack & Robin Brown

September 18, 2013

Our prayers thoughts and love are sent your way.

Mack & Robin Brown

September 18, 2013

Sterling Sanders

September 18, 2013

I am so sorry that Ryan has been taken away from us ,I will truly miss his smiling face whether he's going out fishing or helping Mom & Dwayne cleaning 100's of bream. He was a wonderful young man , God has a fishing warrior upstairs. I will truly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are for his family in this difficult time May God keep ya'll strong !!

Tina Sanders

September 18, 2013

Marlena
We are so sorry for your loss. If we can do anything, please let us know.

Linda & Andy Stone

September 18, 2013

Our Prayers are with your family, Ryan was such a great kid. Kyle sends his thoughts and prayers to you.

Misti & Brian & Kyle Owens

September 18, 2013

Pam Owens

September 18, 2013

Scarlet Pearce

September 18, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Marlin & Judy Setser

September 18, 2013

Marlin & Judy Setser

September 18, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Marlin & Judy Setser

September 18, 2013

I am so sorry about Ryan My prayers for the family

Donna Blake

September 17, 2013

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