John Wilburn Fate "Dickie" Parker

John Wilburn Fate “Dickie” Parker, age 57 of Red Level passed away January 7, 2025 at his residence. He was surrounded by his family.

Funeral service will be 1:30 PM, Saturday January 11th at New Home Baptist Church in McKenzie. Visitation will be 1 hour prior. Rev. Michael Bush to officiate. Serving as pallbearers Terry Coker, Sr., Terry Coker, Jr., Josh Wiggins, Jacob Wiggins, Clinton Taylor, William Coker, Jr., Joey Dicus, Keontya Johnson, James Guyette and Cody Blackmon. He will be laid to rest in the church's cemetery.

The family is requesting assistance with funeral expenses and a Go Fund Me is provided below.

Left to cherish his loving wife, Maria Travis Parker of Red Level; daughters, Ashley Parker (Joey Dicus) of Evergreen, AL; Kelsey Parker (James Guyette) of Water Town, NY; Casey Parker (Keontya Johnson) of Andalusia; brother, Louis Parker (Mandy) of Hornbeck, LA; sisters, Regina Lowe of Andalusia; Shirley McLullough of Greenville, AL; Susie Kissane (Randall McWilliams) of Greenville, AL; 5 grandchildren, Kylie, Ryan, Jensen Parker and Layonna and Kassius Johnson. He is also survived by his loyal Boston Terrier, Remi. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis Wilburn Parker, Sr. and Mary Sue (Carter) Parker.

Dickie was a lifelong resident of Red Level, and a friend to all, a helper to anyone in need. He operated heavy equipment for W.S. Newell and Sons and loved fishing.