Donald Duel Parker, age 77, went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 20, 2012. Mr. Donald was born May 5, 1935 to the late Thomas L. Parker and Bama ( Hicks ) Parker in Graceville, FL. Donald is a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of the First Baptist Church of Chipley, FL and also a member of the Orion 40. He is a retired Veteran of the United States Army and the National Guard and worked at the Department of Transportation as a Computer Engineer. Donald is survived by his wife Brunelle Parker. Two sons; Kevin Parker and wife Pat of Chipley, FL., Terry Parker and wife Gail of Tallahassee, FL. One daughter; Joyce Fulford of Chipley, FL. Three brothers; Tom Parker and wife Yvonne of Acworth, GA., Larry Parker and wife Betty of Chipley, FL., Jack Parker and wife Debbie of Chipley, FL. Five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren and one on the way. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral for visitation at the church. Services will be held Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of Chipley, FL. with the Reverend Mike Orr officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation with Brown Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the First Baptist Church. Family and friends may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net