Conrad Lee Parker

Conrad Lee Parker of Kinard, FL, was born January 25, 1937 in Cullman, AL. He passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the age of 88. He was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. 

Conrad grew up in Cullman, AL where he attended West Point High School. After school, he joined the Navy and served as a First Class Petty Officer. He was stationed on a submarine out of Norfolk, VA and Key West, FL.

After military service, Conrad earned his Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Auburn University, class of 1961. He was an Account Supervisor with General Motors where he worked as a Financial Representative in Internal Control. He retired from General Motors after more than 30 years with the company.

Conrad loved the water. He lived on Lake Lanier in Cumming, GA for 32 years. He relocated to Kinard, FL in 2004 and lived on the Chipola River/The Dead Lakes where he was an avid reader of history and enjoyed bird watching. He was a world traveler and visited most lighthouses across the United States.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Alma Parker of Cullman; his brother Howard Parker of Cullman, sister Imogene Kanaday of Cullman and sister Louise Price of Birmingham.

He is survived by his son, Chris Parker of Panama City, FL, grandsons Destin Parker of Arizona, Luther Parker of GA, great grandsons Dayton and Donnie Parker, sister Dot Waters of Carrolton, GA and brother, Joe Parker and wife Lynne of Marietta, GA, numerous nieces and nephews and extended family, as well as friend and former wife, Faye Parker of Hanceville, AL.

A private memorial will be held at a later date, at his home on the river.