William "Joe" Alton Parker Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 1, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

William "Joe" Alton Parker Jr.

April 19, 1944 - May 1, 2025 (81 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

William "Joe" Alton Parker Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 1, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
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William "Joe" Alton Parker Jr.

April 19, 1944 - May 1, 2025 (81 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

William Alton Parker Jr. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Alton Parker Jr. (Knoxville, Tennessee), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on May 1, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. William A. Parker Sr. (Bill) and Elizabeth Parker (Marshall); and his brother Dr. Marshall Parker. He is survived by: his wife Anne Parker (Daniels); his children, Elizabeth Ward (Lisa), Julia Sterchi (Julie) and William A. Parker III (Trey); his children-in-law, Anna Parker, Mathew Sterchi and Geoff Ward; his brother Peter; his sister-in-law Diane Parker; and his grandchildren, Cora Parker, Louise Parker, Anna Daniels Ward, William A. Parker IV, Baker Sterchi, Grant Sterchi, Ward Sterchi, Will Sterchi, Parker Ward and Preston Ward.

In lieu of flowers the Parker family welcomes donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.



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