Gregory Trent Parker, 63, of Killen, passed away on May 3, 2025, at Athens Limestone Hospital. Greg was born on November 28, 1961. He was a free spirit with a great sense of humor and had a deep love for the outdoors, particularly tending to his roosters. He took pride in his work as a carpenter and welder, and above all, cherished his role as a father.
Greg is survived by his father, David Parker (Brenda), mother, Bobbye Ellis, brother Daniel Parker (DeAnna), Adam Parker, and Todd Stanfield, sister Melodie Smith, daughters Tori (Drew), Mallory, Amity, Morgan, Kendall (Nick), bonus daughter Elissa Shepard (Josh), and 15 grandchildren. He also leaves behind a special friend, Kim Atwell.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Henry & Naomi Parker and Robert & Oma Gooch, stepfather George Ellis, brother Kenneth Parker, and grandson Trenton Fountain.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Greenhill Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 1:00pm in the funeral home chapel, with Bro. Tim Grigsby & Tori Parker officiating. Burial will take place at Shiloh Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his daughters and Briar Inman.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Gregory Parker.