Mr. Terry L. Parker, 59 years of Carthage, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri after a brief illness. Terry entered this life on November 6, 1950 in Webb City, Missouri son of the late Calvin and Vergie (Pummel) Parker. He was a lifelong area resident of Jasper County. On June 20, 1980 he was united in marriage to Mary E. Riddle and together they have shared the last twenty-nine years. He was employed for over twenty-one years at the Butterball Plant in Carthage, Missouri, retiring in 2001. He was an avid sports fan and outdoorsman. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Terry is survived by his wife, Mary Parker of the home; a daughter, Carmeletta and husband, Josh; two sons, Calvin and Michael Parker both of Carthage, Missouri; two grandchildren, Michael Wayne Parker and Jolie Kah-Lynne Parker; two sisters; and six brothers; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Parker are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 23. 2010 at the Emmanuel Cemetery in rural Carthage, Missouri with Rev. John Meyers officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. in the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.