Joey Allen Parker Sr.

January 8, 1936 - October 22, 2020

Joey Allen Parker, Sr., 84, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his home. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, he was the son of the late Joseph Allen Parker and Loretta Brandon Parker. Joey was a US Air Force Veteran having served during the Korean War stationed in Anchorage, Alaska; worked in sales in the industrial electrical supply arena and during the last couple of years he worked for Carolina Auto Sales. He was a charter member of Wren Baptist Church and attended Calvary Assembly of God in Powdersville. Joey is survived by his wife of 14 years, Carolyn Moon Parker; sons: James Allen Parker and wife Elke of Franklin, NC, Johnny Edward Parker and wife Rebekah of Melbourne, FL, Jeffrey Walter Parker and wife Patrice of Live Oak, FL and Jason Luther Parker and wife Wendy of Berea, SC; step-sons: Scott Douglas Wilson and wife Gayla of Anderson, SC and Jeffrey Keith Wilson and wife Tammie of Easley, SC; step-daughter: Sharon Elaine Liller and husband Anthony of Guntersville, AL; brother: Don Parker and wife Grace of Taylors, SC; 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 13 step-grandchildren and 8 step-great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, Joey was predeceased by his first wife, Linda Huff Parker; son: Joey Allen Parker, Jr. and a brother: Immel Parker. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Robinson Memorial Gardens in Easley, SC. The family will be at their respective homes. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thehowzemortuary.com. The Howze Mortuary in Travelers Rest is in charge of the arrangements. (864) 834-8051.