Claud W. Parker

Our hearts are sad at the passing of our loved one, Claud William Parker, known as "Daddy Claud" to family and friends. Claud was born on November 10, 1916 in Hastings, Oklahoma and died in Dallas on January 9, 2006 at the age of 89 years. Claud was a star basketball player in high school and went through college on a basketball scholarship. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B. A., then married Helen Bacon. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary this past December. Claud served over three years in the Army during World War II, stationed in the South Pacific. When he returned to public life, he took up his love for basketball, coaching in public school. He soon earned his Masters Degree in School Administration from Oklahoma University and then became a Superintendent of Schools, where he worked for 15 years. He then went to work for Garrett Educational Corp. for 35 years, retiring as one of their top salesmen. Claud was formerly of Longview, where he resided for over 20 years before moving to Hideaway where he resided for over 37 years, moving to Dallas one year ago. He was a member of the Hideaway Lake Community Church. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his parents; Columbus and Molly Parker, his only son, Claud William "Bill" Parker, Jr.; and grandson, David Price. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Mrs. Helen Bacon Parker of Dallas; Daughters, Judy Feldman of Dallas and Janice Price of Bethesda, Maryland; Grandchildren, Scott, Russell, and Brad Parker, Warren, Claire, and Paul Price, and Madison Feldman; Great Grandchildren, Presley & Macy Parker; and 3 Brothers, Clyde Parker of Wichita Falls; Stacey Parker of Wichita Falls, and John Parker of Venita, Oklahoma. Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Thursday in the Hideaway Lake Community Church wit Pastor Les Stine officiating. Interment will follow in the Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery in Tyler under the direction of Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors in Lindale. The family will receive friends from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be Nephews and Friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.