Mr. Ted Parker

July 24, 1930 - October 28, 2018

Mr. Ted V. Parker, age 88 of Grant, Alabama passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Grant Memorial Chapel with Rev. Josh McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in the Free Home Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Grant Memorial Chapel. Mr. Parker is survived by his daughter, Jana Byrd; sons, Alan Parker (Lynn), Greg Parker, and Brent Parker; grandchildren, Brittany Cooley (Alex), Parker Byrd, Brady Parker, and Alex Parker; brother, Thomas Parker (Jo); and sister, Pat Smith (Dennis); and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Parker; and parents, L.D. & Flossie Parker. Mr. Parker was a veteran, serving in the Korean War. He was also a proud graduate of Auburn University, putting himself through school. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Science. The family would like to express a special appreciation to Lynn Parker, Lois Troup, Tasha Walls Shelton, and Brittany Cooley for the care they gave Mr. Parker. Arrangements Entrusted to Grant Memorial Chapel