Charles Lester Parker, 72, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home.

He was born March 3, 1953, in Oakland, Calif., the son of Joseph Lester and Alta June (Rose) Parker., who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death was his granddaughter, Natasha Parker; brother, Joe Parker and sisters, Martha Parker, Vivian Johnson, and Annett Bartholomew.

Survivors include his wife, Norma Green: his daughter, Lindsay Benbrook and her husband Stephen of Exeter, Mo.; brother, John Parker of Fayetteville, Ark.; sisters, Debbie Crawford and her husband Johnny of Cassville, Mo., Barbara Skinner of Cassville, Mo. and Kathy Brown of Fayetteville, Ark.; two granddaughters, and one great granddaughter.

He attended school in Pierce City, Mo. He was self-employed as a handy man and mechanic. He and Norma moved to Cassville six years ago, coming from Pierce City.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Body of Christ Ministries in Wheaton. Pastor Gene Robinson and Brother Tony Ball will conduct the services. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery in Monett, Mo.

Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.