Richard 'Rick' Dennis Parker

Nahunta- Richard "Rick" Dennis Parker, 59, of Nahunta died Saturday morning (June 28,2014) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness. Born in Jacksonville, FL his parents were Ira Noel & Doreen Nelson Parker. Richard was a member of Nahunta United Methodist Church and served in the United States Army. He was a machinist for CSX Railroad and loved his family and grandkids. Also he loved tinkering, riding his tractor, mowing the grass, listening to the Eagles, and laughing with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Hendrix Parker of Nahunta; a son and daughter-in-law, Brandon Kit & Ashley Parker of Fleming Island, FL; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Heather Renee & Joey Allen of Waycross and Caitlyn Brianna Parker of Nahunta; an adopted daughter, Ashlyn Brooker of Nahunta; 6 grandchildren, Parker Bae Allen, Haden Brek Allen, Callista Jade Parker, Ava Lynn Parker, Brodie Layre Allen and Wilder Bish Allen; a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne & Liz Parker; 3 sisters & brothers-in-law; Brenda Gibson, Jeanne & David Phillips and Jeanette & Shelton Mercer; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mitchel & Penny Hendrix; a grandmother, Lois Hulett; and also several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held Sunday evening (June 29, 2014) from 6-8PM at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. A funeral service will be held Monday afternoon (June 30, 2014) at 2PM at the Chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Marden, Rev. Bruce Morgan and Rev. Tim Hickox officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brandon Parker, Joey Allen, Mitchel Hendrix, Jason Nowling, David Phillips and Matt Brooker. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Hendrix, Wain Brooker, Forrest Allen, Rev. Tim Rowell and CSX friends and co-workers. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahuanta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.