Hugh Jackson Parker, 64, of Cleveland, TN, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in a Knoxville hospital.
He was of Baptist faith. His favorite hobby was woodworking and building special memories.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Nira Parker; and brothers, Don, Ken, Ray and Chester Parker.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sue Parker of Cleveland; daughter, Leanne Shean and husband, Craig of Cleveland; two loving grandchildren, Megan (Lefty) and Madison (Clyde) Shean; siblings, Shelia and husband, David Beard of GA, Sharon Pierson of AL, Jeff and wife, Katie Parker of FL, Vernon and wife, Melinda Parker of GA and Lee Parker of GA; and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, in Sunset Memorial Gardens with Jerry Clark officiating. Tim Kabilus, Jon Clayton, David Long, Chuck Johnson, Jan McCowan, David Beard and Corey Grubbs will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Gracen Johnson, (little buddy) Andrew Johnson and Jessica Grubbs.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 20 at Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home, who has charge of the arrangements.