08/13/2026
I am sad to share that our crew has gone from 4 to 3, as we lost Mike last week. Mike joined our team this year, and has been a huge asset, always giving 110%. In my apprentice years, I was blessed to be able to work alongside Mike, he taught me what I know today.
Mike was a master craftsman, sharing his skills with the crew, passing along tricks and knowledge. He was a perfectionist, having the motto of if you are not happy with the product, keep perfecting it until you are happy with it- everything is fixable if you think outside the box.
I was honored to hire Mike on my team this year and we will miss him greatly.
Michael Ray Parker, 51, of Monett, Missouri, entered eternal rest on Friday, August 7, 2026, in Trimble, Missouri. He was born in Fresno, California, on September 6, 1974; the son of Phillip Parker and the late Judith (Ansiel) Parker.
He was a construction worker.
Michael is survived by two sons: Sean Parker and Michael Parker both of Monett, Missouri; three daughters: Amanda Burton of Springfield, Missouri, Sarah Parker of Monett, Missouri, and Katie Parker of Monett, Missouri; his father: Phillip Parker of Monett, Missouri; one brother: Matthew Parker of Monett, Missouri, two sisters: Shellie Lamastus and Sharrie Hartman both of Monett, Missouri and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Judith, and one sister, Sara Parker.
Visitation for Michael is being held on Sunday August 16, 2026 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Missouri. Graveside services are being held on Monday August 17, 2026 at 1:00p.m. at the Monett I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Monett, Missouri.
Online condolences may be made at www.bennettwormington.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Missouri.