Meredith Lavon Parker, 83, Claypool, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on Aug. 3, 1931, in Burlington, to Russell Lee Parker and Elsie May (Barber) Parker. On June 21, 1957, he was married to Betty Ann (Crothers) Parker, who survives in Claypool. He …read more.