David was born in Clarksville, Arkansas to the late Carl F. and Helen (Williamson) Parker.
Mr. Parker passed away at Texoma Medical Center, Denison, Texas at the age of 69.
He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, Texas. Carl earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hastings College and a Masters in Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State in Durant, Oklahoma.
David married Miss Rosemarie Gebhart on August 5, 1978, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Teaching was David's passion in life. He spent 27 years teaching English in Middle and High School in Oklahoma. He also taught part-time at North Central Texas College, Grayson County Community College, and Murray State College. He also served as a substitute teacher at Pottsboro, S&S, Tom Bean and Sherman, Texas, schools.
Mr. Parker was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Left to mourn his passing and cheerish his memories, David is survived by his wife Rosemarie of Sherman; one son Chris Parker of Sherman; one sister, Mary Alice Dobesh of Ft. Worth, Texas ; one grandchild, Kelsey Lux of Pottsboro, Texas ; one sister-in-law, Dori Towne-Fleck of Sherman; and three nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rosary was recited by St Mary's Catholic Church, Deacon John LeBlanc, at the Waldo Funeral Home Chapel in Sherman.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at St Mary's Catholic Church, with Father Francisco Orozco officiating. Pallbearers were members of the Knights of Columbus.
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A Tribute to my husband by Rosemarie Gebhart Parker
Some knew my husband as Carl, others as David or Dave, and a few as Mr. Parker or as Mr. Avon, one (our son) knew him as Dad and I knew him as Honey. But no matter by what name you called him he would respond with an open and joyous heart.
He had a good sense of humor and loved a joke, He loved to tell people that with the Avon, I would tell him "where to go" (make deliveries).
He enjoyed the Dallas Cowboys and the Cowboys of OSU, the Mavericks and the Texas Rangers. He would get so wrapped up that one would think he was directing the plays.
He enjoyed the brotherhood of the Knights of Columbus and had made so many of you his friends.
He loved teaching and enjoyed his students. Some students maybe did not always appreciate him but many would come back later and thank him.
He loved his God and spent time in prayer with Him. He loved a good sermon and would very often on the way home "I felt like Father was talking to me".
And he loved me and our son Chris.
And in parting I, Rosemarie was honored that he loved me and feel that he knew I was so honored. I know that many of you have felt honored by his friendship.
Mr. Parker passed away at Texoma Medical Center, Denison, Texas at the age of 69.
He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, Texas. Carl earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hastings College and a Masters in Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State in Durant, Oklahoma.
David married Miss Rosemarie Gebhart on August 5, 1978, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Teaching was David's passion in life. He spent 27 years teaching English in Middle and High School in Oklahoma. He also taught part-time at North Central Texas College, Grayson County Community College, and Murray State College. He also served as a substitute teacher at Pottsboro, S&S, Tom Bean and Sherman, Texas, schools.
Mr. Parker was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Left to mourn his passing and cheerish his memories, David is survived by his wife Rosemarie of Sherman; one son Chris Parker of Sherman; one sister, Mary Alice Dobesh of Ft. Worth, Texas ; one grandchild, Kelsey Lux of Pottsboro, Texas ; one sister-in-law, Dori Towne-Fleck of Sherman; and three nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rosary was recited by St Mary's Catholic Church, Deacon John LeBlanc, at the Waldo Funeral Home Chapel in Sherman.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at St Mary's Catholic Church, with Father Francisco Orozco officiating. Pallbearers were members of the Knights of Columbus.
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A Tribute to my husband by Rosemarie Gebhart Parker
Some knew my husband as Carl, others as David or Dave, and a few as Mr. Parker or as Mr. Avon, one (our son) knew him as Dad and I knew him as Honey. But no matter by what name you called him he would respond with an open and joyous heart.
He had a good sense of humor and loved a joke, He loved to tell people that with the Avon, I would tell him "where to go" (make deliveries).
He enjoyed the Dallas Cowboys and the Cowboys of OSU, the Mavericks and the Texas Rangers. He would get so wrapped up that one would think he was directing the plays.
He enjoyed the brotherhood of the Knights of Columbus and had made so many of you his friends.
He loved teaching and enjoyed his students. Some students maybe did not always appreciate him but many would come back later and thank him.
He loved his God and spent time in prayer with Him. He loved a good sermon and would very often on the way home "I felt like Father was talking to me".
And he loved me and our son Chris.
And in parting I, Rosemarie was honored that he loved me and feel that he knew I was so honored. I know that many of you have felt honored by his friendship.
David was born in Clarksville, Arkansas to the late Carl F. and Helen (Williamson) Parker.
Mr. Parker passed away at Texoma Medical Center, Denison, Texas at the age of 69.
He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, Texas. Carl earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hastings College and a Masters in Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State in Durant, Oklahoma.
David married Miss Rosemarie Gebhart on August 5, 1978, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Teaching was David's passion in life. He spent 27 years teaching English in Middle and High School in Oklahoma. He also taught part-time at North Central Texas College, Grayson County Community College, and Murray State College. He also served as a substitute teacher at Pottsboro, S&S, Tom Bean and Sherman, Texas, schools.
Mr. Parker was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Left to mourn his passing and cheerish his memories, David is survived by his wife Rosemarie of Sherman; one son Chris Parker of Sherman; one sister, Mary Alice Dobesh of Ft. Worth, Texas ; one grandchild, Kelsey Lux of Pottsboro, Texas ; one sister-in-law, Dori Towne-Fleck of Sherman; and three nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rosary was recited by St Mary's Catholic Church, Deacon John LeBlanc, at the Waldo Funeral Home Chapel in Sherman.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at St Mary's Catholic Church, with Father Francisco Orozco officiating. Pallbearers were members of the Knights of Columbus.
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A Tribute to my husband by Rosemarie Gebhart Parker
Some knew my husband as Carl, others as David or Dave, and a few as Mr. Parker or as Mr. Avon, one (our son) knew him as Dad and I knew him as Honey. But no matter by what name you called him he would respond with an open and joyous heart.
He had a good sense of humor and loved a joke, He loved to tell people that with the Avon, I would tell him "where to go" (make deliveries).
He enjoyed the Dallas Cowboys and the Cowboys of OSU, the Mavericks and the Texas Rangers. He would get so wrapped up that one would think he was directing the plays.
He enjoyed the brotherhood of the Knights of Columbus and had made so many of you his friends.
He loved teaching and enjoyed his students. Some students maybe did not always appreciate him but many would come back later and thank him.
He loved his God and spent time in prayer with Him. He loved a good sermon and would very often on the way home "I felt like Father was talking to me".
And he loved me and our son Chris.
And in parting I, Rosemarie was honored that he loved me and feel that he knew I was so honored. I know that many of you have felt honored by his friendship.
Mr. Parker passed away at Texoma Medical Center, Denison, Texas at the age of 69.
He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, Texas. Carl earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hastings College and a Masters in Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State in Durant, Oklahoma.
David married Miss Rosemarie Gebhart on August 5, 1978, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Teaching was David's passion in life. He spent 27 years teaching English in Middle and High School in Oklahoma. He also taught part-time at North Central Texas College, Grayson County Community College, and Murray State College. He also served as a substitute teacher at Pottsboro, S&S, Tom Bean and Sherman, Texas, schools.
Mr. Parker was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Left to mourn his passing and cheerish his memories, David is survived by his wife Rosemarie of Sherman; one son Chris Parker of Sherman; one sister, Mary Alice Dobesh of Ft. Worth, Texas ; one grandchild, Kelsey Lux of Pottsboro, Texas ; one sister-in-law, Dori Towne-Fleck of Sherman; and three nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rosary was recited by St Mary's Catholic Church, Deacon John LeBlanc, at the Waldo Funeral Home Chapel in Sherman.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at St Mary's Catholic Church, with Father Francisco Orozco officiating. Pallbearers were members of the Knights of Columbus.
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A Tribute to my husband by Rosemarie Gebhart Parker
Some knew my husband as Carl, others as David or Dave, and a few as Mr. Parker or as Mr. Avon, one (our son) knew him as Dad and I knew him as Honey. But no matter by what name you called him he would respond with an open and joyous heart.
He had a good sense of humor and loved a joke, He loved to tell people that with the Avon, I would tell him "where to go" (make deliveries).
He enjoyed the Dallas Cowboys and the Cowboys of OSU, the Mavericks and the Texas Rangers. He would get so wrapped up that one would think he was directing the plays.
He enjoyed the brotherhood of the Knights of Columbus and had made so many of you his friends.
He loved teaching and enjoyed his students. Some students maybe did not always appreciate him but many would come back later and thank him.
He loved his God and spent time in prayer with Him. He loved a good sermon and would very often on the way home "I felt like Father was talking to me".
And he loved me and our son Chris.
And in parting I, Rosemarie was honored that he loved me and feel that he knew I was so honored. I know that many of you have felt honored by his friendship.
