Mr. Gary Parker

July 11, 1959 - January 10, 2021

Mr. Gary Parker, 61 of Sylvester, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. The graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday January 14, 2021 at the Hillcrest Cemetery. The Rev. Gene Huggins will officiate. Mr. Parker was born on July 11, 1959 in Orlando, Fl. He had lived in Worth County since 1979 and was a Salesman at Prince Automotive Group where he won salesman of the year 2 years in a row. Mr. Parker previously owned and operated Badcock Home Furniture in Sylvester. Earlier in life Gary was a excellent baseball player and even got accepted to the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Camp. He continued to enjoy sports and coached for the Worth County Recreation Department for many years . Mr. Parker also enjoyed playing golf, working in his yard and gardening. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Sylvester. Survivors include his wife Jackie Souter Parker of Poulan; children, Gary Parker Jr. of Poulan , Donnie Parker of San Diego, CA.; Natalie Grace Thompson of Poulan; mother, Lessie Vera Parker of Sylvester; brother, Danny Parker (Becky) of Knoxville TN and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his father, James Leslie Parker and a sister, Marilyn Parker Heath. The family will receive friends on Wednesday January 13, 2021 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Banks Funeral Home. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.