Glen Alfred Parker

Glen Alfred Parker, 81 of Corinth, MS.
Date of Death: July 15, 2014
Place of Death: Residence
Location of Service: Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories
Date & Time: Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 10:00am
Officiating: Bro. Glynn Wygul
Visitation: Wednesday, July 16, 2014, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm and Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 9:00am
until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home.
Visitation will continue at Parker Funeral Home in Bruce, MS, Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 5:30pm
until 7:00pm with a private family burial at sunset in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, in Pittsboro, MS
Biographical Information
Born September 4, 1932 in Calhoun County, MS, Mr. Parker graduated from Pittsboro High School
in 1950, attended Itawamba Community College and then received his Bachelor of Science Degree at
Mississippi State University in 1956. He completed his education by earning his Master of Science Degree
at the University of Memphis. He served his country in the Mississippi National Guard, and worked 7
years as a school teacher at Houston High School and Corinth High School. He was always proud of
his student’s successes. He was a member of the Mississippi Manufacturing Association for 30 years,
and worked for both ITT and Tecumseh Corporations. During his life he was a part of various groups
including the Masons, Itawamba Community College Alumni Association, and the Thursday Morning
Breakfast Club at Martha’s Menu. He was a member of Corinth First United Methodist Church and
enjoyed teaching the Challengers Sunday School Class. He was a loving husband, father, and “pop” to his
2 grandchildren.
Survivor Information
Wife of 57 Years: Betty Sue Clark Parker of Corinth
Sons: Clark Parker (Pat E.) of Tupelo, MS, Dale Parker (Susan) of Baldwyn, MS
Grandchildren: Sam Parker and Stella Parker
Brother: Charles Parker (Nan) of Ingomar, MS
Sister-in-law: Nancy Clark of Grenada, MS
Other Family members and a host of loving friends
Pallbearers: Allen Wood, Steve Wilbanks, J.B. Darnell, Brent Avent, Bill Rogers, Charlie Estes, Jay
Stegall, Mike Thornton, Mike Wooten, John Robert “Quincy” Parker, Billy Van Clark, T Marion.
Honorary Pallbearers: Bobby Warren, Waylon Clayton, Alva Dalton, Leiman Wilbanks, Archie Bailey,
Don Brawner, Johnny Green and the Corinth First United Methodist Church Challengers Sunday School
Class.
Preceded in Death
Father: Clifford Lee Parker
Mother: Leila Murphree Parker