Johnny Ray Parker, 79
Mr. Johnny Ray Parker of the Elk Horn community was born on April 7, 1943 to the late Arthur and Lorena (Antle) Parker. He departed this life on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Hospital, being 79 years, 6 months, and 17 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Whites Ridge General Baptist Church. Mr. Parker was a knitting machine mechanic at Fruit of the Loom until the plant’s closure. He was also a former employee of J&K Tool and a farmer. He will be remembered best as a devoted and cherished husband, father, and grandfather.
He leaves to mourn his passing:
Three children: Chris Parker and wife Billie of Campbellsville, Johnnie Lewis Parker of Elk Horn, and William Logan Parker of Bowling Green,
Three grandchildren: Marina Parker, Emory Parker, and Makayla Cecil,
Three siblings: Ron Parker, Burma Wheeler, and Pat Riggs,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his wife: Regina Mae (Watson) Parker; two children: Michelle Watson and Cheryl Corbin; and three siblings: Harlin Parker, Allen Parker, and Iona White.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Parker on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Interment will follow in the Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Dickie Rogers and Bro. Clay Wheeler will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, October 27, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.
