Glenn Edward Parker
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Glenn Edward Parker died on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the age of 71 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Glenn Parker was born in Millen, Georgia on November 18, 1949 to Francis Edward Parker and Lorene Bland Parker. He attended school in Screven County and graduated from Screven County High School in 1968 and attended trade school in Americus. After trade school he began working for BellSouth/AT&T in Millen and retired after 30 years. On June 13, 1981 he married Sherree Thompson Parker. Glenn was a volunteer firefighter in Rocky Ford for 15 years. He loved to fish and cook on the smoker/grill and to have a vegetable garden each year. Glenn served in the military from 1971 to 1973. Glenn was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Each year he was known as the "Grits Man" at the Annual Fish Fry at the church. Glenn and Sherree enjoyed working with the youth of the Church by preparing food for the group attending Methodist Youth Fellowship (MTF) on Wednesday nights. He served on many committees and was a member of the Church Council. He was a member of the United Methodist Men. He was predeceased by his father, Francis Edward Parker, mother, Lorene Bland Parker, brother, James Francis Parker, and his father-in-law, Roger E. Thompson. Glenn is survived by his loving wife, Sherree Thompson Parker of 40 years, and son Steven Evans Parker. His sisters; Barbara Brush (Ralph), Linda LaMontagne (Paul), Becky Scott (Hikey) Sue Robbins and Vicky Hudgins (Bob), sister-in-law, Faye parker (Jimmy), mother-in-law, Margene Thompson (Roger), sister-in-law, Joy Michelis (Micky), and brothers-in-law, Dale Thompson (Janel) and Jerry Thompson (Brenda). He leaves behind many nieces and nephews to which he was lovingly called Uncle Buddy, along with other family and lifelong friends. He loved his family very much and was proud of them all. He held many dear friends close to his heart. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him, especially his highly anticipated birthday oyster roast. The funeral will be held graveside at Oak Grove United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 13, 2021 at 2:00pm. Visitation will be at 1:00pm to 2:00pm in the sanctuary. Pastors Steve Sirmons, Dr. Karen Zeigler, and Hubert Reeves will officiate. Honorary pallbearers are Troy Ward, Mike Hurst, Jesse Watkins, Levy Lowery, Garry Smith, Brian Lowery, and Jim Bethel. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to a hospice of your choice. Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com Joiner Anderson Funeral Home Screven Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.