Obituaries

Lee Bryan Parker, Jr.

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Dr. Lee Bryan Parker, Jr, 91, of Springdale, departed to be face to face with the Lord on August 13, 2020. He was the son of Lee and Viola Parker of Dermott. A private family service will be held at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Beverly, his children Susan and husband David Brewer of Hot Springs, Libby and husband Doug Beecher of Rogers, Steven Parker and wife Betsey of West Fork, and Lynn Hegwood of McKinney Texas, 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, one brother Bobby Joe and wife Judy Parker of Benton, two nieces and two nephews. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church since 1967, where he served as a Sunday morning greeter, taught the Asbury Sunday school class, and served on several church boards. He was the original director of the Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Northwest. His passion was teaching and after retirement, he served as an adjunct faculty member until last year, training family practice physicians. He was an avid Razorback sports fan and loved flowers and birds. His family will miss his stories and his integrity. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Central United Methodist Church, 6 West Dickson St, Fayetteville, Ark., 72701, or Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd, Springdale, Ark., 72762.

Published August 16, 2020

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