Dr. Roger Dale Parker, DVM, of Afton, OK, a longtime, well-respected Miami, OK Veterinarian, passed away Wednesday, October the 16th, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Miami, OK on November the 3rd, 1953, to Carvel Lee (Stu) Parker and Betty (McAffrey) Parker. He was a graduate of Welch High School. He then attended NEO A&M College where he obtained an Associate Degree. He then attended Oklahoma State University and obtained a Bachelor Degree in Animal Science and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.
On June 27th, 2008, he married the former Susan Mills, and they made their home in rural Afton.
Dr. Parker was licensed in Oklahoma and Kansas. In 1979, he joined the Miami Veterinary Center and worked alongside his good friend, Dr. Jay. The clinic flourished for many years, with a client list in the thousands. The compassion shown to so many pet and livestock owners was unparalleled.
In his free time, he loved to go boating, deep sea fishing, taking his granddaughter tubing, spending time with family, and travelling, He was a member of Bethany Christian Church.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Stu Parker; a son, Stratton Lake Parker; a sister, Beverly Kays; and a brother in law, Ron Kays.
He is survived by his wife, Susan, of the home; a daughter, Ches Ann Ford and husband Steven Dale, II of Arlington, TX; his mother, Betty Parker of Grove, OK; two sisters, Patricia Neil and husband Bob of Welch, OK, and Rebecca Stewart of Grove, OK; a granddaughter, Hope Avie Ford; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be held at the First Christian Church in Miami at 3:00 p.m. Monday, October the 21st. Minister Greg Highsmith will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30-2:45. He will be laid to rest in the Welch Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be Steven Dale Ford, II, Andrew Doney, Esq., Dr. Jack Doney, M.D., Dr. Steve Seidenberger, DVM, Dr. Steve Schwandt, DVM, Kyle Baldridge, and Chell Propp, DVM.
Honorary casket bearers will be Kelly Smith, DVM, Kallie Brumback, Michael Ball, Ginger Carter, Kay Devin, Rob Neil, Joshua Reed, and the late Jerry Gullett.
Services are entrusted to the Thomas & Chenoweth Funeral Home.
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