Edward "Ed" Dale Parker, 85, born on October 16, 1941, in Oakdale, Louisiana, passed away on October 26, 2026, in Silsbee, Texas.

Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange, Texas.

Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.

Ed lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family and the land. A true rancher at heart, he found immense joy in his cows and horses, especially his beloved horse, Dan. He was also a skilled electrician and proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. Ed's loyal companions, his dogs Bear and Patches, were always by his side. He cherished his Monday domino games at the Deweyville Senior Citizens Center and was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Deweyville.

He is survived by his children, Reggie Parker and wife Debbie, and Cynthia Renee Wyatt. Ed's legacy continues through his grandchildren, Misty LeJeune, Mitchel Wyatt and wife Betty, Marissa Wyatt, Robert Casey Parker, and Hollie Elizabeth Richardson and husband Alvin. He also leaves behind numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Ed is survived by his sister, Sharon Spencer and husband Rusty, and his sister-in-law, Rachel Parker, along with many nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family.

Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruby May Parker. He also joins his parents, Robert Ivy and Dovie Marie Parker; his sisters, Elaine Peters and husband Pete, and Charlie Fay Shell and husband Robert; and his brothers, Jimmy Parker, and Ivy Ray Parker.