John Alen Parker

John Alen Parker obituary, Morganfield, KY

John Alen Parker

John Parker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitsell Funeral Home - Morganfield on Nov. 29, 2024.

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John Alen Parker, age 73 of Morganfield, KY passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at his home. He was born May 24, 1951 in Paducah, KY to the late Ishmael Jack and Elah Parker. John graduated from Webster County High School in 1969 and worked in the coal mines for 42 years. He loved spending time with his family as well as playing pool and golfing. John was a passionate animal lover and rescue advocate. He served in the US Army from 1970-1976 where he earned the National Defense Service Medal and M16 sharpshooter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step granddaughter, Winter Dillingham
Survivors include:
Wife: Corrinnia Parker of Morganfield, KY
Daughter: Jodie Dillingham and husband Jeremy of Newburgh, IN
Son: Jonathan Parker and wife Caleh of Fair Hope, AL
Step-Daughter: Melissa Rice and husband Jarrod of Morganfield, KY
Step-Sons: Barry McDyer and wife Jody of Clay, KY
Jackie McDyer and wife Rachel of Hitesville, KY
16 Grandchildren 7 Great Grandchildren
The service will be 1PM Monday, December 2, 2024 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Rev. Terry Hargrove will officiate. With full military rites. The visitation will be 10AM until service time on Monday at the funeral home. Buril at a later date at Odd Fellows in Clay, KY.
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