Frank Parker was an amazing person. Of course I am grateful that he hired me in as a computer programmer for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. back in 1981 (see earlier blog about my Wal-Mart days). My first project team was Warehousing, then led by Randy Mott,. Frank Parker was always even-tempered, humorous, and intelligent. God bless you, Frank.
Here is a copy of his obituary, as found at
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/rogers-ar/edgar-parker-11146801
Edgar “Frank” Parker, 81,
of Gravette, AR
passed away on February 8, 2023.
He was born on March 24, 1941 in McKenzie, AL to the late William Edgar Parker and Katie Mae (Bush) Parker. Frank spent his early years in Alabama, and graduated in 1959. He married the love of his life on October 22, 1961 and enlisted in the US Armed Services later that year. Following his discharge from the US Army in 1964, Frank returned to Mobile, AL. In the early 1970’s Frank and Dianne along with their children moved to Houston, TX where he worked for NASA on the Apollo Program. In 1977 he moved to Northwest Arkansas and began working for Walmart in the Information Systems department until his retirement in 2002. While working with Walmart, he helped develop the Automated Warehouse System, which brought advanced automation to the shipping and receiving world of Walmart. He also farmed registered cattle for over 25 years.
He and his wife, Dianne, had three sons together, and they spent many years in Mobile, AL before Frank’s career opportunities moved them around to various states. Frank and Dianne had a passion for traveling, and they spent their lives cruising and RVing across the world. Together, they visited all 50 states and several countries. They were also part of several local RV clubs, where Frank aka “Sarge”, would oftentimes be responsible for planning the trips. Frank was an accomplished man who had lived a long, fulfilled life, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Katie Parker. He is survived by: wife of 62 years, Dianne Parker; sons, Vince Parker (Laurie) of Gravette, Dale Parker (Gina) of Centerton, and Eric Parker (Tami) of Gravette; brother, Dana Parker (Gay) of Kansas; sisters, Joyce LaSarge and Diann Butler of Mobile, AL; Seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
