Kenneth Ray Parker

Deacon Kenneth (Ken) Ray Parker, the fourth child of the late Charles and Ida Mae Coleman Parker was born on April 6, 1956. He peacefully departed to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

On August 3, 1967, he confessed a hope in Christ and was baptized under the leadership of Rev. Victor Stephens at Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church, and was ordained as a deacon on January 16, 2005 by Rev. Gerald McDaniel, Pastor. He was faithful, devoted and supported all church programs and auxiliaries.

He attended Mt. Zion Grade School and was a 1974 graduate of Brenham High School where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), played sports, sang in the school Choir, and actively involved in the county 4-H program. He worked at Brenham Wholesale and Star of the Republic Museum at Washington on the Brazos during the summers while attending Blinn Junior College, Brenham, until graduating and transferring to Sam Houston State University in Huntsville where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture Science Education in 1978.

On September 1, 1979 he married Ora Nell Kelly and to this union two children were born, Kevin and Kimberly.

Ken was hard working, dedicated, and touched countless lives giving him accomplishments and accolades, thus recognizing him being named Houston ISD's Campus Teacher of the Year in 2004. He spent over 4 decades working as a Agriculture Science Teacher, where he was known for his dedication to his students, creating a positive knowledge and life skills. He not only encouraged his students, but encouraged his grandsons to stay dedicated to the practice of agriculture. He always made time for his family and his passions.

Mr. Parker completed his active career life in the Fort Bend ISD at Thurgood Marshall High School. A job well done Mr. Parker.

He is mournfully survived by his son and daughter, Kevin Christopher (Kristin), and Kimberly Renee Parker, five grandsons, Johnathan and Jeremiah McKinney, Kash, Keaton and Kooper Parker, the mother of his children, Ora Nell Parker, one brother, Devery Lynn Parker, two sisters, Jacquelyn Pearl Parker, and Cynthia Parker Williams, one sister in law, Paula Parker, nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers, a host of friends and students.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ida Mae Parker, brother Ronald Charles Parker, brother in law, Barry Joel Williams, his maternal grandmother, Jessie Williams Coleman Taplin, an aunt, Nettie Parker Rogers, great aunts and uncles.

A visitation for Kenneth will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Cowboy Church of Brenham located at 4400 Hwy- 105, Brenham, Texas. Funeral service will begin at 10:00 am at Cowboy Church of Brenham with the burial to follow at Harry Franklin Cemetery located at 3950 Krueger Rd., Washington, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Mr. Ken Parker's memory are asked to make contributions to the Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 461, Washington, Texas 77880.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel located at 1306 W. Main Street, Brenham, Texas. To post a tribute to the family, please visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.