Jerry Dean Parker

Posted on November 14, 2018

Jerry Dean Parker, 74, of Perry, passed from this life Nov. 9, 2018, at his home. Jerry was born Sept. 26, 1944, in Perry, to Kansas Clayton Parker and Evalou Fraser Parker.

He was a graduate of Taylor County High School and honorably served our country in the United States Air Force. He was of the Baptist faith and worked as a production operator for Procter and Gamble for 31 years. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, watching and attending Classic Car Auctions, races and shows, studying history, and spending time with his family and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by: his parents, Kansas and Evalou Parker; and two sisters, Joyce Reed and Virginia Childers.

He is survived by: his wife of 34 years, Evelee Driggers Parker; one son, Douglas K. Tuten, and wife Sherri, of Madison; one brother, Jim Parker, and wife Paula, of Steinhatchee; a grandson, Craig Parker; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in the Burns Memorial Chapel with Rev. Wallace Holmes officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. All arrangements are under the care of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

Friends may sign the online guest book at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com