Lamar D. Parker, age 77, of Baldwin, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2022.
Born on January 8, 1945, in Clarkesville, he was a son of the late Dave and Cloia Darnell Parker. Mr. Parker retired from the City of Cornelia after 20 years of service, then went on to retire from Fieldale Farms, Inc. after 20 years. He enjoyed trips to the beach and was an avid football fan who especially enjoyed the UGA Bulldogs and the Atlanta Falcons. Mr. Parker actively attended Bethesda Fellowship Church where he served as a Deacon for 35 years and was currently an Honorary Deacon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Steven Lamar Parker; granddaughter, Breanna Campbell; brothers: Dave, Jr., Loyd, and Sammy Parker; and sister, Jean Parker.
Survivors include his wife, Dolly Jarrells Parker of Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Charles Campbell of Alto; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Bethesda Fellowship Church with Rev. John DuBois, Rev. Clarence Reynolds, and Rev. John Graham officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Cemetery at 584 Walden Street in Baldwin, with Bishop Kevin Magness officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Southern Comfort Hospice, especially Vickie Jumper, and to David Ansley for their care of Lamar during his recent illness.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
