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 Dec. 20, 1959, sharing 63 years of marriage. Parker was a wellknown 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 off 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 Ark National Guard, Battery B, Siloam Springs, AR, was a 50-year member of the Mason 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 will be held Monday, February 20, from 5-7 p.m., at Wasson Funeral Chapel, Siloam Springs, AR. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 21, 10 a.m,, at Wasson Funeral Chapel, Siloam Springs, AR. Burial will follow 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 Lord for His goodness!
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