Jeff Parker Obituary

We bid farewell to Jeff Parker of Elmwood, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 5, 2025 at the age of 64. Jeff touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jeff Parker to pay them a last tribute.

He is survived by: his wife Karla Parker; his children, Tristan Parker (Samantha) of Cookeville and Tara Parker of Knoxville; his stepsons, Dustin Thackxton of Elmwood and Johnny Ray Thackxton of Elmwood; his mother Gail Parker of New Middleton; his siblings, Lori Culwell (Tony) of Smithville, John Parker of New Middleton and Jimmy Parker (Jennifer) of New Middleton; his grandson Brady Klien Reid Parker; and his stepgrandson Hunter Ray Thackxton.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, October 9th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Sanderson Funeral Homes, Inc. (901 Main St N, Carthage, TN 37030-1002). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

The family has requested memorials to the Jordan Hackett Foundation.