Tom Parker

Tom Parker, 61, of Humble, died February 10, 2015 in Humble. Memorial services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 14, 2015, at First United Methodist Church in Pampa, with Dale West, lay minister, and Rev. Dr. Ran Loy, pastor, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mr. Parker was born May 14, 1953 in Pampa, and was a 1971 graduate of Pampa High School. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving during peace time. Tom had been a resident of the Houston area since 1985. He married Paula Hicks on February 14, 1988 in Houston. He was a manager of the pipe freezing operations of Enerpipe LTD, Freeze Technology International for over 30 years. Tom was a member of the Amigos Motorcycle Club. Tom loved life and had a special place in his heart for his grandkids, times at the lake and ranch with family, and his motorcycles. He will be sorely missed. Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Adney Parker, who died January 14, 2015. Survivors include his wife, Paula Parker of the home; a son, Heath Parker and wife Christy of Pampa; two daughters, Danielle McDaniel and husband Brent, and Jennifer Rainey and husband Steve, all of Houston; his father, John Parker of Amarillo; a sister, Rebecca Greenhouse and husband Dale of Pampa; two brothers, Eddy Parker and wife Patty of Amarillo, and Dudley Parker and wife Janice of Canyon; and seven grandchildren, Bryce, Kade and Jancey Parker, all of Pampa, Taylor and Brooklyn McDaniel, and Lilly and Madilyn Rainey, all of Houston; and former in-laws, Elmer and P. J. Wilson of Pampa. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Southwest, 6600 Killgore Drive, Suite 110, Amarillo, Texas 79106, or Vitas Healthcare, 3131 Eastside, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77098.