Todd Dees Parker

Todd Dees Parker was born May 11, 1967 in Corinth, MS the son of Sammy and Shelia Dees Parker.

He was united in marriage to Jill Mask on May 1, 2006.

Todd was a 1985 graduate of Adamsville High School, where he was a standout pitcher for the Cardinals baseball team and played football his Senior year. He attended Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville where he pitched for the Tigers. He transferred to Jackson State Community College after being recruited to pitch for the Green Jays. Following an injury to his pitching arm Todd entered military service, joining the United States Air Force in April of 1989. He completed two tours of duty overseas during Operation Desert Storm, earning the Outstanding Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon, and the Kuwait Liberation Medal. Todd worked as a City Carrier for the United States Postal Service in Selmer for 30 years. He knew everyone on his route and would always take time to listen to and visit with his customers; he had a genuine interest in and love for people. Weight-lifting, hunting, taking care of his yard, talking about food and traveling, especially with family to the beach, were among Todd's favorite activities. He was a faithful member of the Stantonville church of Christ and a true friend to many. Generous and caring, Todd was always ready to help. He had a great heart and a positive attitude, always preferring to look for the best in people and the silver lining in every situation. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Todd departed this life on July 30, 2022 at his home in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 55 Years, 2 Months, 19 Days. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Jill (Mask) Parker of Selmer, TN; his parents, Sammy and Shelia Dees Parker of Michie, TN; a sister, Tonya (Parker) Williams and husband Walter of Michie, TN; in-laws Bobby and Wanda Mask of Selmer, TN; a brother-in-law, Todd Mask of Kossuth, MS; two nieces, Lauren Elizabeth Mask and Ava Lynn Mask; and many extended family and friends.

Todd was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Norvin and Madeline Parker and maternal grandparents Mark and Velma Dees.

Memorials may be made to the Stantonville church of Christ Building Fund, 8228 Highway 142, Stantonville, TN 38379 or the Lisa Ross Parker Foundation, 101 Creekside Crossing, Ste 1700-121, Brentwood, TN 37027.