Obituary of Donald Eugene Parker,Sr.

Bedford - Donald Eugene Parker, Sr., 82, of Bedford, passed away at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his residence. Born March 14, 1942, in Oolitic, he was the son of Roy Maxwell and Marjorie June (Davis) Parker. He married Clara Baker on April 20, 1962, and she survives. He was a supervisor on the injector line for Cummins and a life-long farmer. He was a member of the Bedford Masonic Lodge #14 F & AM and the Indiana National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Clara, of Bedford; a son, Donald E. Parker, Jr. and wife, Julie; a daughter, Misty McDonald and husband, Marty; a son-in-law, Robbie Meadows; five grandchildren, Jama Parker, Jennifer, Parker, Heather Sargent and husband, Thomas, Brooklynn McClusky and husband, Eli, Logan McDonald and wife, Allie; four great-grandchildren, Jailynn, Aidon Jo, Kaylee, and Brentley; a great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Robbyn Parker-Murphy. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Lisa Meadows and two brothers, Ronnie and Mack. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 29th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Eli McClusky officiating. Burial will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, June 28th and from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Saturday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. A Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to Lawrence County 4-H or Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services. Condolences may be made at www.daycarter.com.