Leslie Ray Parker, 63, of Calico Rock, Ark., formerly of Piggott, died Saturday, April 28, 2007 in Calico Rock.

He was born August 13, 1943 in East St. Louis, Ill. and was the son of the late Henry Lester and Berniece Holloway Parker.

He was united in marriage to Viola Blue on June 1, 1963 and to this union three children was born.

One brother, Wayne Parker preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Viola Parker of Calico Rock; three children, Angela Stowe of Cody, Wyo., Wesley Parker and Jason Parker both of Calico Rock; four grandchildren, April Marie Stowe d'Augereau, Jerry Bruce Stowe, Kyle Parker, and Haley Parker; one great grand son, John Calab d'Augereau; three brothers, Adrian Parker of Paragould, Steven Parker of Memphis, Gary A Parker of Piggott; one sister, Fay Parker Parrish of Piggott and other relatives and friends.

Visitation is Wednesday, May 2, with funeral services following in the Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Dr. Adrian Parker officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery in St. Francis.

Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of the arrangements.