Mr. Darius (D.A.) Parker, 88 of Centerville, OH, formerly of Barbourville, KY, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015. He was born April 14, 1926 in Bryant's Store, Knox County Kentucky to the late Alex Parker and Ticie (Miles) Parker.

D.A. was an army corporal in WWII serving in Italy. He united in marriage to Vivian (Frederick) on August 12, 1950 and to this union two daughters were born. He was an employee of NCR and GM retiring in 1991. He became a Life Member of the NRA in 1972.

He enjoyed playing cards, fly fishing and hunting. After retiring he enjoyed his vegetable garden filled with tomatoes and hot peppers; Nascar, Football, and of course UK Basketball.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Ticie (Miles) Parker, sister Jewell Parker, and wife Vivian (Frederick) Parker.

He is survived by daughter Brenda Jenks and husband Steve of Lebanon, OH; daughter Sharon Burnett and husband Don of Lebanon, OH; and sister Ruby (Parker) Campbell of Barbourville, KY. Also sister in law Dorcas Clark and husband Wallis, brothers in law Vernon Frederick and wife Dece, Boyce Frederick and wife Gale, Garry Frederick and wife Annette, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted in the Hopper Funeral Home chapel on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 3:00 pm with Rev. James Vandy officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Barbourville cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may go to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. Darius Parker.

The Parker family will receive friends at the Hopper Funeral Home after 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, and until the funeral hour.