Ralph "Buzzy" Weldon Parker Jr., age 88, passed away on the morning of Saturday, May 25, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. After a long battle with Parkinson's Disease he spent his last days in his home surrounded by family. Ralph was born to Ralph Weldon Parker Sr. And Ola Mae Parker (Buffkin) on April 18, 1936 in Wellston, MO. He attended school in Overland, MO before proudly serving in the US Navy on the USS Bonhomme Richard. He married the love of his life, Jacqueline R. Parker (Schumer) in 1962 and spent many years living in Florissant, Missouri before settling in Troy. He drove a truck for Schnucks for 30 years before his retirement. He loved to spend his days golfing and hit an impressive hole-in-one on three different occasions. He also took satisfaction in keeping his birdfeeders full and his yard pristine.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Ola Mae and Ralph Parker Sr., his brother Paul Glennon Parker, his sister Emily Ruth Parker, his sister Naomi Jean Parker and daughter-in-law Cynthia Parker (Miller). He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jacqueline Rose Parker (Schumer), brother Larry Dale Parker, four children; daughter Michele Lytle (Parker) and spouse George, son Douglas Parker Sr. and spouse Lorilie, son Timothy Parker and partner Robin, and daughter Lynn Steingruby, 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He was beyond proud of his family.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Troy, MO. 63379

Memorial Mass will also be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Troy, MO 63379 Father Edward Voltz to officiate.

Full Military Honors to follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Troy, MO

A Private Family Burial will be held at the cemetery. Everyone is invited for the sharing of a meal and a time of fellowship at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cafeteria following burial.

In lieu of sending flowers donations can be made in Ralph's memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or to Sacred Heart Church in Troy, MO for memorial masses.

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @mccoyblossomfh.com