Thursday, November 18 2010
Rob Parker, 77, of Paducah passed away Tuesday, November 16, at Western Baptist Hospital.
Mr. Parker was a retired Navy veteran, an accomplished musician, and had retired from TVA.
Surviving are his son, Michael Whitaker of Livingston County; one daughter, Robin Ann Carmen of Paducah; two brothers,
Gerald Parker and wife, Bronda, of Murray, Larry Parker and wife, Judy, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.;
and one sister, Kathye Green and husband, Clifford, of Morristown, Tenn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Anna Parker; and one brother, Max Parker.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, at Lindsey Funeral Home. The Rev. Topper Council will officiate.
Burial will follow at Murray City Cemetery in Murray, Kentucky.
Visitation will be Friday after 5 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home.
You may leave condolences at lindseyfuneral.com.
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To my Dearest family, and friends, Some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
"Well They say the angels in heaven play the harps.
But when I get there if I do.
I hope they play a steel guitar."
We are going to miss you ole friend.
Your steel guitar family.
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Ill miss Rob who was almost always the first person I saw at the ISGC, He would come into the big empty hall and say HELLO MR DON from across the room his Booming voice heard plain and clear. I didnt know Rob was Ill or sick and was sure surprised to hear of his passing as is most ive told here in Illinois and Missouri that Knew Rob from Various steel shows, a great and talented singer and capable of great Emotion while he renderd a tune for whomever called him onstage, always ready to sing, always willing to sing and he did a great job on whatever he was asked. Thanks for the Pleasure of your freindship and your talents. Rest In Peace my Friend and Great Job Danny, I know Rob would smile a big Ole Grin.....