Donnie Terrell Parker, 62, of Orange passed away on Saturday, March 22, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Donnie was born on Feb. 26, 1952 to parents Myrtle Jean (Prementer) Reeves and Clayton Donnie Parker. He had lived in the Orange area for 22 plus years, and worked in construction as a welder for many years. He was a veteran serving his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Donnie loved watching sports. He was a loving husband, son, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend who will be missed dearly by all.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Donnie Parker.

Donnie is survived by his wife, Janice Parker of Orange; mother, Jean Reeves of Center; daughter, Leslie Brown of La Porte; Chris Brown and wife, Sherry of Orange; sisters, Jena Fuller and husband, Steven, Debra Diverdi and husband, Derek both of Center; brother, Clint Parker of Center; grandchildren, Damian Haines, Caleb Janise, Jordan Terrell Brown, Jaden Brown and a large extended family.

A visitation will be held on Monday, March 24, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 25, at 2:00 pm at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Center.

Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.