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Donald Ray Parker
December 8, 1939 - February 15, 2012

Donald Ray Parker, age 72, of Hooks, Texas died Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in a local hospital.

Donald Ray was born December 8, 1939 in Clarksville, TX. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, a member of Antioch Christian Church, Hooks, TX, worked at Red River Army Depot for 32 years before his retirement, was a charter member of Hooks Volunteer Fire Department, served on the City Council for 16 years and an avid NASCAR fan.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clovis Parker, mother, Lavada Clark and brother Stanton Parker.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda Parker of Hooks, TX; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Alisha Parker of Red Lick, TX and Jeff and Karen Parker of Hooks, TX; one sister, Sandra Smith of Maud, TX; two brothers, Keener (Bud) Marsh of Ft. Worth, TX and Alan Parker of Clarksville, TX; sisters-in-law, Barbara Colvert of Hooks, TX and Sarah and Bill Hooks of Gilmer, TX; seven grandchildren, Ashly, Cory, Devin, Brian, Brett, Mason and Jackson; two great grandchildren, Jaden and Azalan and numerous other family and friends.

Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Chapelwood Funeral Home Chapel with Kevin Schutte officiating. Burial will follow at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home.

Visitation will be 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the funeral home.