Claud Parker, age 82, of London, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.  He was born January 1, 1939, in London to Raymond Dudley and Katie Mary Ellen Taylor Parker.

He was on the Mounted Patrol, a member of the Flat Rock Riding Club and attended Martin Chapel Assembly of God.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Cenabell "Pasty" Bocksnick Parker; daughter and son-in-law, Jawana Claudette and Larry Price; brother, Robert Parker and sisters, Helen England and Lillian Freeman.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine Bocksnick Parker; a son and his special friend, Ronnie Parker of London and Mary Stark of Clarksville; a granddaughter, Tiffany Freeman Shaw and husband, Cody of London; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Arval Lee Parker of Flat Rock, Paul Ray and Carolyn Parker of Flat Rock and James and Geraldine Parker of Flat Rock; and his step-children, Beverly Weaver, Sherry and Gary Adams and Jerry and Lorena Bocksnick.

A drive-up service conducted by the church will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Martin Chapel Assembly of God with the Rev. Jerry Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in Brock Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family requests guests wear masks, proper social distancing takes place and Covid-19 guidelines to be followed.

An open viewing will be held at the funeral home Tuesday, January 12, 2021, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Cody Shaw, Blake Freeman, Stephen Bocksnick, Cory Whorton, Glen Freeman and Russell Parker.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Bocksnick, Raymond Parker, Larry Freeman, Anthony Freeman and Doy England.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com .