Billy Parker

Billy Ryals Parker, 82 of Onalaska, Texas, passed away on July 17, 2013 of a sudden heart attack.

Billy was born in Converse, Louisiana on June 21, 1931. He graduated from Pasadena High School in 1950.

Billy was married to Barbara Allen Anderson on February 3, 1956; they were married 42 years.

Billy worked for Shell Oil Company at the Deer Park Manufacturing Complex for over 35 years, retiring as an Operations Supervisor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.

Billy served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He received a National Defense Service medal and a Good Conduct medal.

Billy is survived by his daughter, Sheryl Kapner and her husband Troy; his son Keith; his five grandchildren, Amber Kronenberger and her husband Jeff, Mark Kapner, Ryals Parker and his wife Katie, Paige Parker, and Kenneth Parker. Billy is also survived by his sister-in-law, Geri Parker. Special niece and nephew, Reneè and William Welch. Loving nieces and nephews and special friends Jackie Jordan and Bill Mauck, and his two loving dogs, Max and Mandy.

Billy is preceded in death by his mother Ruth Parker; his brothers, Carleton and Jimmy; his sister Ann Law; and a son Mark.

Memorial donations may be given to Point Blank Community Church.

P.O Box 523 Point Blank, Texas 77364 or any other preferred charity.

The funeral service were held at 10:00 am on July 20, 2013 at Grand View Funeral Home in Pasadena, Texas. Rev. Don Davis of Point Blank Community Church officiated the service. Visitation was held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on July 19, 2013 at Grand View Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Mike Anderson, Jeff Anderson, Kevin Anderson, Brandon Granberry, William Welch, Will Welch and honorary pallbearer Darryl Law. Condolences may be shared at www.grandviewfunerals.com