James Charles 'Chuck' Parker

James Charles "Chuck" Parker, 64, of Rogers passed away Oct. 19, 2012, in Rogers. He was born Dec. 19, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the son of Clyde Charles and Crystal Marie Nay Parker. He is preceded in death by his father. Chuck leaves behind his wife, Brenda Price Parker; children, Michael Parker and wife, Amber, of Springdale, Nathan Parker and wife, Christie, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Crystal Gray and husband, Micah, of St. Louis, Mo.; his mother, Crystal Parker; one brother, Michael Parker and wife, Jodi, of St. Louis, Mo.; and five grandchildren. Chuck had a distinguished career as a hospital chaplain, hospital administrator, pastor and healthcare navigator. Words cannot express how deeply he touched the lives of so many people with his wisdom, kindness and love. He was a loving and committed husband and dad, and his wife and children will miss him dearly. Private services by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th Street, Rogers. Online condolence to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.