Terry Dale Parker was born on August 1, 1957 to Ellis Earl Parker and Betty Lou Parker in Pasadena, TX. He was the eldest of four children. He had a sudden heart attack and passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, in Rowlett, TX at the age of 62. He was in the comfort of his own home with his wife of almost 16 years by his side.Terry was a man of simple pleasures with a simple life. He enjoyed all sports Texas teams being his favorite but the Texas Rangers owned his heart. Whether it was in person or on television, professional ball or little league, he never turned down watching a game. He also enjoyed coaching his sons, Josh and Tristans, respective basketball and baseball teams.He enjoyed music, too. His favorite artists were the Eagles and the Beatles, but he enjoyed many classic rock and country artists. He especially enjoyed rocking out to them while driving down the road in one of his many revolving sports cars or dancing to the juke box with his granddaughter, Adalis. He loved music so much that he learned how to play the guitar as a young man. On May 1, 2004, he played the guitar and sang One More Day by Diamond Rio to his bride, Cathy, on their wedding day.Terry had simple tastes and his day-to-day life reflected that. He enjoyed t-shirts and loose-fitted jeans with tennis shoes and a baseball cap; a glass of iced tea or a cold Coors Lite. On a typical day, he would wake up and get ready; head off to a long day of work and driving from job to job; take his sons and grandson, Blaise, to sports practice; and finally relax in front of the television.Terry attended high school in Sherman, TX, and graduated valedictorian from ITT Tech after attending night classes while working in the 90s. He had a Master Plumbing license and was an active plumber for 40 years. He was the owner of Parker/Garland Plumbing, where he sometimes invited his eldest son, Matthew, to work alongside him. He was also the sole provider for his wife and younger sons, and he ensured that no one ever went without. It was a simple life, but a good one.One thing many people did not know about Terry was that he had a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He was a laidback man, but not because he needed to be. He was simply a man who enjoyed peace and relaxation. He also enjoyed a good dad joke. If there was a corny joke to be told, Terry would sniff it out and tell it with gumption. He did not care if anyone else thought his jokes were funny although his daughter, Catie, often found him hysterical - because they made him laugh and that was what mattered.Terry was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife - Catherine Elaine Parker nee Harrott - and his six children Matthew Charles Parker, Tristan Lee Parker, Joshua Wesley Morrow, Amber Jo Austin, Catherine Anna Palmer, and Amber Nicole Loftice. He has left behind seven grandchildren Joule Azley Parker, Blaise Lee Austin, Catherine Adalis Angeline Palmer, Alyzabeth Nicole Michelle Loftice, Michael Paul Daniel Loftice, Avrii Marie Loftice, and Luke Maddox Loftice. He has also left behind two sisters and a brother Lisa Gaye Parker, Donna Renae Parker, and Michael Ellis Parker.Terry Parker was a great man. Not because he lived a tremendous life full of adventure and great deeds, but because he lived a simple one of generosity and quiet strength. He was much loved and depended upon, and he will be greatly missed.There will be a memorial on Sunday, December 22 for anyone wishing to pay their respects. The viewing will be from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, followed immediately by the service at 3:00 pm in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234. There will not be a burial. Please contact the Funeral Director, Wayne Baxter, at (972) 323-9191 with any questions.We request that memorials be made to Terrys beloved wife and children in lieu of flowers, as he was the familys sole provider.Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.