Billie Keith Parker

Posted on December 10, 2020

Billie Keith Parker, 80, passed away on Dec. 5, 2020, in Tallahassee after a brief battle with COVID-19. Billie was born July 22, 1940, in Perry to Louis Leonard Parker and Alma Haugen Parker.

He was of the Christian faith and was a member of the Church of Christ.

Billie worked as a boat fabricator with SportCraft for more than 40 years. After his retirement, he enjoyed life while fishing and hunting with his family.

Billie was preceded in death by: his parents; and his brothers, Johnnie Parker, Joe Parker and Louis “Pont” Parker.

Mr. Parker is survived by: longtime companion/soulmate of 42 years, Martha Bethea; his son, Ricky Parker; his daughters, Lisa McKenny (Porky) and Tammy Porter; grandchildren, Savannah, Josh, Jonathan, Sheena and Sunday; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Bryan, Blake, Sara, Bryson, Morgan, Cutler and Copeland; his brothers, Ralph “Buddy” Parker and Robert Parker (Margie); and sister Immogene Brannen; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held on Monday, Dec. 7, at 1:30 p.m. at Pisgah Cemetery with Brother Dennis Nobles and Brother Dan Chaney officiating.

All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

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