John T. Parker

Sylvania- John Tom Parker, age 84, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Optim Medical Center-Screven in Sylvania. He was born in Screven County to the late Richardson Sealy Parker, Jr. and Lillian Mills Parker Bunch.  He was a U. S. Army veteran, a member of the Rocky Ford Baptist Church and was a retired roofing contractor. He was preceded in death by his Parents; Previous Wife: Leila Brogdon Parker; Daughter: Jennifer Parker; Stepfather: Floyd B. Bunch.

Survivors: Daughters and Sons-in-Law: Connie Parker & Charles Fitch of Millen, GA, Jeannie Parker & Mike Williams, Teresa Parker & Danny Lively and Deanna Parker & Daniel Womack, all of Statesboro, GA; Sisters and Brother-in-Law:  Kathleen “Kathy” B. Roland of Rocky Ford and Floy “Tibby” B. & Johnny West of Portal, GA; Brother: James “Buck” Franklin Bunch, Sr. of Rocky Ford; Companion: Marie Griner of Sylvania; Grandchildren: Garrett McDaniel, Chase Fitch (Cassandra Sikes), Kristopher Fitch, Matthew Williams, Marc Williams (Megan), Mickey Williams (Courtney), Jamey Lee (Allison), Kandice Lee (Robert Hatfield), Evan Lee, Katie Lee Scott (Reecie), Jonathan Womack (Sarah Hobbs), Gunner Womack, Alexa Womack and Jeff Lively (Keri); Great-Grandchildren: Camdyn Rhae Williams, Maebree Elizabeth Williams, Anniston Rose Hatfield, Lilly Kate Scott, Savanna Portlock, Ryleighann Portlock and Rachael Lively; Several Nieces and Nephews.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions:  No public visitation will be held, and graveside services and burial will be held for family only.

Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.