Paul Parker

Paul Parker, age 82 of Paducah died Monday, August 13, 2018 at his residence.  He was born the son of the late Thomas C. Parker and the late Margaret Elaine Oliver.  He was a former member of Bellview Baptist Church and most recently, Heartland Church.  He spent his free time woodworking and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Kentucky Wildcats fan.  He was a 1954 graduate of Lone Oak High School.  He served on the Hendron Volunteer Fire Department, and was active in the Hendron Lions Club.  He retired from the Coca Cola Bottling Company after 33 years of service as an accountant, and office manager.

Funeral services will be 12:00 noon, Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home in Paducah with Mary Lou Wurth officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt.  Carmel Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.  Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife: Barbara Parker of Paducah; his son: Jeffrey Parker of Phoenix, Arizona; his grandson: Blake Parker of Panama City, Florida; his step brothers: John Oliver (Della) of Roam Mountain, Tennessee, and Dennis Oliver (Sue) of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step father: Johnny Oliver; his son: Ricky Parker; and his brother: Gene Parker.