Walter H. Parker, III, "Butch" of Covington, passed away September 1, 2017, at 54 years of age. Mr. Parker was a resident of Newton County for over 30 years and a member of Callie Fuller Baptist Church. Employed with Pratt Industries as a truck driver, Mr. Parker's true passion was racing - whether on a dirt-track, or making laps in a go-cart. He also delighted in taking his grandchildren to ball practice and games. Mr. Parker will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Harold Parker, II.
Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years, Tracy Parker; daughter and son-in-law, Khristie Bowman and Gabe Smith of Oxford; son, Travis Fuller of Covington; grandchildren, Alissa Cannon, Angel Bowman, Jade Smith, Gracie Bowman, Ryan Smith, Dillon Smith, Logan Fuller; mother, Charlene Black; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Edward Pugh, Mechelle and Will Stewart, all of Winder; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Sue Parker of Winder, Mark and Pam Parker, Bill and Angie Black of Dallas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Parker will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 3:00 PM, at Callie Fuller Baptist Church, 2690 GA Highway 212, Monticello, GA 31064, with Rev. Charles Roper officiating. Mr. Parker will lie in state at the church from 2:00 - 3:00 PM. Interment will follow in Callie Fuller Baptist Church Cemetery, Monticello. Friends may visit with his family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington, Tuesday, September 5, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM.
Visitation
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4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Funeral Service
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3:00 PM (EDT)
Callie Fuller Baptist Church
2690 GA Highway 212
Monticello, GA