Brandon Wayne Parker, age 27, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away February 27, 2020 after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 16, 1993 to Justin Parker and Penny Godwin.

Brandon loved his dad greatly and looked up to him. Like his dad, prior to his illness, Brandon was a welder. Brandon considered himself an "ok" hunter and fisherman. He was avid fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Brandon had a close bond his brother; Cody. He loved him unconditionally; taking it upon himself to always watch over Cody.

Brandon is survived by his wife, Star Launius Parker whom he wed May 18, 2019, his father; Justin Parker and step mother; DeAnn Parker of Arkadelphia, his mother Penny Godwin of Jacksonville, Florida, brother; Cody Parker, sister; Bella Parker and grandmother; Kay Hudson; all of Arkadelphia and grandfather Jack Stephens of Cabot, Arkansas.  He is survived by an aunt whom he had a special relationship with; Allyce Parker, her husband; Jeremy Parker and cousins; Ella and Madden Enlow; all of Elkins, Arkansas.  Brandon is also survived by his in-laws; Scott, Amy, Julie and Kristina Launius of Camden, Arkansas. He leaves behind a host of other relatives including aunts, uncles, cousins and friends whom loved him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather; Larry Parker, grandmother; Norma Stephens and great grandmother; Elva Parker.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Blankenship, Billy Hrabal, Scott Launius, Lane New, Cody Parker, Chris Smithpeters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, March 2, 2020 at Third Street Baptist Church with Bro. Steve Patterson officiating.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday at Welch Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Mt Zion Cemetery near Okolona.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 N University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72207.  Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.