Abilene Reporter News Morning Edition
Wednesday, April 8, 1942
Page 11

 

Parker Funeral Set At Elliott's Chapel

Funeral for Sam C. Parker, 53, who died at his home here Tuesday morning is to be held from Elliott's chapel at 2 o'clock this afternoon.   The Rev. James Alexander, Baptist minister is to officiate and burial wil be in the Potosi cemetery under auspices of the IOOF of which he was a member. Pallbearers will be members of the lodge.
A resident of Taylor county since 1900. Parker was born July 16, 1888 at Walnut Springs.  He was married to Otha Jarrell in Abilene May 11, 1924. A blacksmith by trade, he operated his shop in the yard of his home, 501 Cherry street.
He is survived by his wife, a sister, Mrs. Edna Kelsey of Yuma, Ariz.