Donald Edward Parker

Donald Edward Parker, 67, of Marble Falls, passed away on April 9, 2026.

Donald was born on March 5, 1958, in Fulton, New York to DJ Murphy and Ada Parker Gagliardo.  He worked as a mechanic and tow truck driver for several years.  Donald also worked for City of Granite Shoals until he retired in 2011.

Donald loved spending time with his kids, grand kids and great grandkids telling them jokes and giving them a hard time.  He enjoyed making bird houses and piddling around in his workshop.  He always had a knack for growing a garden and making fiery hot sauce.  One of his favorite pastimes was watching old movies with his wife Dianne and his beloved dog Addie.

Preceded in death by his Father, DJ Murphy of Oswego, New York; Mother, Ada Parker Gagliardo of Hannibal, New York; Brother, Kevin Parker of Hannibal, New York and Brother, Craig Murphy of Chapin, South Carolina.

Doanld is survived by his wife, Cheryl Dianne Parker; mother, Ada Parker Gagliardo; Daughter, Bobbi Canion and husband Bradley of Smiley, Texas; Son, Jeremy Murphy and girlfriend Jennifer of Marble Falls, Texas; Stepdaughter, Laura Weaver and husband Ricky of Johnson City, Texas.

Brother; Patrick Parker and wife Karen of Sidney, Montanna; Sister, Janis Stauring of Hannibal, New York; Sister, Marge Gagliardo of Cincinnati, Ohio; Brother, Joe Gagliardo of Liverpool, New York; Sister, Karla Manfredi of Blue Ridge, Georgia.

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