Donald Parker

Donald L. Parker, age 69 of Cross Plains, TN, formerly of Hendersonville, TN departed this life on September 7th, 2007. Mr. Parker was born to Thurman C. Parker and Ellen Grace Duncan Parker, on March 18, 1938 in Manchester, TN. Mr. Parker is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Lou Jones Parker; his daughter, Patricia Gail David Dean of Laurel, MD; his son, Dr. Keith Randall Pamela Parker of Franklin, TN; his brother, Herschel Peggy Parker of Pulaski, TN; his sisters, Yvonne Sanders and Patricia Suchy of Smyrna, TN; his grandchildren, Nichole Dean of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Travis Dean of Buckingham, PA and Christopher D. Underwood and family of Paris, TN. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and various other family members. He was preceded in death by his brother, Maurice Parker of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Parker received his degree in Accounting from Falls Business College. He started his career at H.G. Hills and retired from Dupont in 2000. Since his retirement, he traveled extensively and was very active in charity organizations. He was an active member and Treasurer of Cross Plains Church of Christ. An avid gardener, he enjoyed working outdoors. He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, brother and husband. He and his wife would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in February of 2008. He was a kind and giving individual who will leave behind many friends. Funeral services will conducted 11:00 AM, Monday, September 10, 2007 from the Hendersonville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Hendersonville Memory Gardens. Visitation with the Parker family will be from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM and from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Sunday, September 9, 2007 at the Hendersonville Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.harpethhills.com.