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- [S16] Obituary.
March 19, 1929 - May 15, 2012
Melvin L. Parker, 83, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Soddy-Daisy Healthcare Center. He was a deacon at Sequoyah Baptist Church. Melvin was employed at Combustion Engineering in the Nuclear Division for 20 years and retired as owner of Parkers Cabinet Shop. He was a Shriner and enjoyed woodworking, camping and watching the Atlanta Braves. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Nancy Parker; wife, Ruby; daughter, Stephanie Goforth; grandson, Randy Jones; sister, Flossie Murdock and brother, Barto Davenport.
Survivors include his wife, Oma Parker; sons, Ben (Carolyn) Parker and Rick (Sandra) Parker; daughters, Donna (Allen) Branum and Debbie (Randy) Jones; sister, Viola Stuart; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Melvin’s family would like to thank the employees at Soddy-Daisy Healthcare Center for their kindness and excellent care.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor David Stancil officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation is Thursday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
- [S137] Hamilton County Tennessee Marriage Records, Hamilton County Clerk's Office, (https://secure2.hamiltontn.gov/CClerk/Marriage_License/PublicScreens/LicenseSearch.aspx).
Date Married: 5/17/1997 Book: 202 Page: 501 License: 04761
Groom Information
Name (FML): MELVIN LENORE PARKER
Address: 9007 SPRINGFIELD ROAD County: HAMILTON Birthplace: TN
City/State/Zip: SODDY DAISY TN 37379
Bride Information
Name (FML): OMA WHITEMORE SOWELL
Address: 6316 STOCKTON DRIVE County: HAMILTON Birthplace: TN
City/State/Zip: CHATTANOOGA TN 37416
Officiant Name: DAVID M. STANCIL, MINISTER
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