William Earl Parker, age 81, passed away at home in Bartow on Friday, December 6, 2013. Born on March 7, 1932 he was the son of the late George and Minnie Ruth Parker. Mr. Parker was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked as an electrician for many years. Mr. Parker is preceded in death by his wife Iola Ruth Parker in 2010. He is survived by two daughters; Doris E. Dansby and husband Stephen of Bartow, Veronica Cartmell of Fort Walton Beach, his brother Rex Parker and wife June and Ruth McPhearson all of Alabama. He also leaves behind several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.