Don Clayton Parker, 54, a lifelong resident of Houston, TX was born February 9^th 1963 to Jerry Burns Parker and Donell Woodruff Parker.

Don went to be with the Lord on April 26^th 2017.  He attended Milby High School, Class of 1983.  Don proudly served his country in the United States Navy; he went on to complete his Associate of Arts degree and attended Barber College where he practiced his craft for 35 years.

Don was extremely intelligent with a heart of gold.  He absolutely loved to read, watch movies and most importantly he loved the Lord.  He was passionate about visiting and ministering to the less fortunate.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church; he later converted to the Catholic faith.

Don is preceded in death by paternal grandparents: Clayton Charles Parker and Lucille Burns Parker (Mama);  maternal grandparents Don Beck Woodruff and Mary Wheelock Woodruff.

He is survived by his parents Jerry and Donell Parker; children: one son, Adrian Ibarra Parker, wife Julie and one daughter, Jessica Michelle Parker; grandchildren Marshall Gonzales, Maverick Gonzales and Pierce Parker; sisters Alicia Harris and Annelle Holden, husband Kurt; nieces and nephews Lindsay Harris, Clay Holden, Kyle Holden, Kate Holden and Abigail Holden.

The family will hold a private burial at a later date in Gilmer, Texas.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Magnificat House, 3300 Caroline Street, Houston, Texas 77004; www.magnificathousesinc.org. or to the charity of your choice.