Individual Details

In Memoriam
STEVEN L. "STEVE" PARKER
January 24, 1941 ~ April 18, 2018
Steven L. “Steve” Parker, 77, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma.
Steve was born at the family home in Harris, Oklahoma, a small community outside of Idabel on January 24, 1941 to Sam and Bert Parker.
He was raised in Idabel and graduated with the class of 1959 from Gray High School in Idabel, Oklahoma. While in high school Steve excelled in football, basketball, baseball and track. After high school Steve attended Eastern University and Northeastern University until he decided to go after his dream of becoming an attorney. In 1978 he achieved that dream by earning his Law degree from the University of Oklahoma.
He married Shirley Lee Dawley on January 25, 1963 in Stigler, Oklahoma. After marriage they lived in Wilburton, Tahlequah and Norman until moving to Tecumseh. Steve established his private law practice in Tecumseh where he dedicated his life to practicing law for 39 years. He was the very first District Judge for the Choctaw Tribe and also served as a BIA Judge for many years, and was also an accomplished published author.
Steve was a very dedicated member of the Broadway United Methodist Church in Tecumseh for many years, a proud member of The Tecumseh Rotary Club and a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.
He loved riding horses, playing tennis, racquet ball and basketball; but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren; they were the focal point of his life.
He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Tamara Parker; his parents Sam and Bert Parker; and 3 brothers, Jesse Parker, James Parker and Johnny Parker.
Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 55 years, Shirley Parker of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Shantel and Michael Tritthart of McKinney, TX; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Kim Parker of Tecumseh, OK; 6 grandchildren, Jake, Ava, Blakelee, Taylor, Alyssa and Colby; 2 great-grandchildren, Elias and Dominic; 2 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Larry and Helen Parker of Idabel, OK and Dennis and Merry Parker of Idabel, OK; and numerous extended family and many, many friends.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers or plants that memorial donations be made to the Broadway United Methodist Church in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2018 and continue through service time. Service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Will Bentley officiating.
Committal service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2018 at Marshall Hill Cemetery in Idabel, OK under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.

SERVICES
Visitation
Friday, April 20, 2018
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Cooper Funeral Home
210 W. Walnut
Tecumseh, Oklahoma 74873

Funeral Service
Saturday, April 21, 2018
2:00 PM
Cooper Funeral Home
210 W. Walnut
Tecumseh, Oklahoma 74873

Graveside Services
Monday, April 23, 2018
1:00 PM
Marshall Hill Cemetery
Idabel, OK

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GUEST BOOK

April 24, 2018
*I was a member of the class of 1959 Idabel High School as well. What a great friend we have been fortunate to have. May the Peace of Christ be your comfort in this difficult time.
~ Linda Capps Provence, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

April 21, 2018
*Steve we will miss u! U were so good to work with & u helped me when working together & even when I retired! My prayers r with u & your family during this time.
~ Joanne & Steve Medley, Earlsboro, Oklahoma

April 21, 2018
*My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will miss Steve greatly.!
~ Jerry Parson, Tecumseh, Oklahoma

April 20, 2018
*May god bless your family

April 20, 2018
*Prayers for the family if y'all need anything let us know. Steve you will be missed
~ Waniece Myers, Macomb, Oklahoma

April 20, 2018
*You will be missed
~ Cynthia Kesterson

April 20, 2018
*We had a lot in common - Both Late bloomers in our chosen field. He was a principled man. Always felt he was a man of his word. He will be missed by many. Prayers for his family and friends.
~ Joe McKimmey, Shawnee, Oklahoma

April 20, 2018
*So Sorry to hear about his passing. He was always so nice to our family. We're Gonna Miss Him. Ray O'Rear & Family

April 19, 2018
*I am so sorry for your loss. My Prayers will be for each family member for Peace in Your Hearts in the following Days.
~ Teresa Cooke McNeil, Atoka, Oklahoma

April 19, 2018
*Steve and I were in the same graduating class in Idabel. I remember his confident, long stride going down the hall. But the best thing about Steve was if you needed help of any kind, he was the one to go to. He was one of the stars of our class.
~ Thela Leonard, Idabel, Oklahoma

April 19, 2018
*Mr. Parker was always so nice to me. He will be missed by many. Hugs and prayers for all of you.
~ Valarie Stokes, Tecumseh, Oklahoma

Memorial Provided By
Cooper Funeral Home
210 W. Walnut
Tecumseh, Oklahoma 74873

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Birth	24 Jan 1941	Harris, McCurtain County, Oklahoma
Marriage	25 Jan 1963	Stigler, Haskell County, Oklahoma - Living
Residence	1 Jan 2009	Tecumseh, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
Death	18 Apr 2018	Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma
Burial	23 Apr 2018	Marshall Hill Cemetery, Idabel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma

Spouse	Living
Child	Tamara Parker ( - )
Child	Living
Child	Lionel Paul Parker (1966 - 2020)

Father	Sam Lee Parker (1917 - 1985)
Mother	Bert Mae Stiles (1920 - 1994)
Sibling	Jesse Dan Parker (1939 - 2017)
Sibling	James Kenneth "“Whitey”" Parker (1942 - 1987)
Sibling	Johnny Ray Parker (1948 - 1969)
Sibling	Living
Sibling	Living

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