Thomas Sidney Parker Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Sidney Parker (Tyler, Texas), who passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Thomas may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He is survived by: his wife Cathy Parker; and his children, Velma Parker, Thomas Dean "Deano" Parker, Michael Langford and Brad Langford. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Hawkins First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice in Tom's memory.
