Raymond "Ray" Edward Parker was born June 10, 1947 the son of Gentry and Luella (Faulkner) Parker and passed away on July 25, 2025 at the age of 78 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Evaon (Pritchett) Parker whom he was united in marriage to on March 21, 1981 at Fredericktown, two sons Jimmy Hasty and Shawn Hasty, and several brothers and sisters.

Ray is survived by one son Marty Hasty, two daughters Tanya Hasty and Venus Parker, grandchildren Luke Wheeling, Caleb Wheeling, Randy Buesking, Jimmy Hasty, Brian Hasty, Mabel Hasty, Taylor Hasty, Dakota Keller, Gabby Keller, and Carlie Littleton, and numerous great grandchildren.