Gary Parker

1944 – 2023

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Gary M. Parker, 79, of St. Louis, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, in Owensville, surrounded by his girls.

He was born Feb. 20, 1944, to Melvin and Rose Parker in St. Louis.

Gary served his country in the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Rose; brother, Terry Parker; and brothers-in-law, Roger Behrens and Philip Carlyon.

He is survived by daughters, Cindy Glandon and husband Tony of Owensville, Tracy Todaro and husband Dennis of Gerald, and Tonya Bullock and husband William of Bunker; brother, Dale Parker and wife Barbara of St. Louis; sisters, Gloria Carlyon and Rebecca Behrens of St. Louis; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 30, at the United Baptist Tabernacle in Bunker, with Chris Raulston officiating. Interment was in the Greely Cemetery Bunker.

Arrangements entrusted to James & Gahr,