Parker Dean Roberts
Parker Dean Roberts was born on May 5, 1941. His parents were Raymond Roberts and Levonne (Brattain) Roberts. He married Ella Faye Shields on Dec. 20, 1959, sharing 63 years of marriage.
Parker was a well-known grain farmer all his adult life, working with his dad. He took his lifetime job very seriously and was an example for many farmers in this area. He grew wheat and soybeans, but also green bean varieties for Allen Canning Co., and was awarded “green bean grower of the year,” which he donated to the ASC office in Bentonville for them to display on their office wall. He knows all farmers in the 4-state area, and many have stated they have learned much from him.
Parker was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gentry, served in the Arkansas National Guard, Battery B, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and was a 50year member of the Masonic Lodge of Gentry.
He is survived by his wife, Faye, of the home; one sister, Janie (Roberts) Brown, of Siloam Springs, AR; 2 cousins, Peggy (Tom) Ricketts, of Tulsa, OK, and Fran (Charles) Begay, of Cleveland, OK.
Visitation services was held Monday, February 20, from 5-7 p.m., at Wasson Funeral Chapel, Siloam Springs, AR. Funeral Services was held Tuesday, February 21, 10 a.m., at Wasson Funeral Chapel, Siloam Springs, AR. Burial followed at Bozarth Cemetery, Gentry, AR.
Our family wishes to thank the doctors and staff of Siloam Springs Hospital, Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab, and Springdale Hospital for all their support and acts of love and encouragement for Parker and Faye during this most difficult time. Praise the Love for His goodness! PAID OBITUARY