Thomas “Tom” Parker, born Oct. 25, 1925, died on Jan. 8, 2025.

Tom was born in Belknap, Ill., to Harold “Cotton” Parker and Lottie Mae Parker, of Cypress, Ill., who preceded him in death.

Also preceding in death were his brother, Danny Parker, and sister, Diana Ledbetter.

Parker is survived by his wife of 43 years, Theresa Parker; son Michael L. Keith and wife Jenea Keith, of Cassville; son Matthew Parker, of Kimberling City; son Chris Parker and wife Aaron Parker, of Grantsburg, Ill.; daughter Shanna and husband Lynnie Crain, of Olmstead, Ill; grandson Garrett Keith; grandson Zeth Parker; grandson Xander Parker; 27 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Tom was a member of Ironworkers Local and Operator Engineers Local 513, He was a Boy Scout Master, Sunday School teacher, avid sportsman and hunter of upland birds, deer, elk, antelope and other game too numerous to name. 

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