Edgar (Eddie) Forrest Parker, age 74, of Hillsboro, TN. passed from this life Sunday, August 9, 2026 at TriStar Centennial Hospital, Nashville, TN. Mr. Parker was born February 20, 1952 in Manchester, TN. to his late parents Bryan Lee Parker and Ollie Mae Keasling Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Tracey Christine Parker Noe; brother William (Billy) Parker. Mr. Parker was of Baptist faith, graduated the Class of 1970 Coffee County Central High School, Manchester, TN. He also served in the United States Army National Guard from 1973 to 1978. In addition to working on the farm, Mr. Parker worked as an maintenance technician at Batesville Casket Company, an electrician at Schneider Services International at AEDC, and as an automotive parts technician at LKQ.
Mr. Parker is survived by son Christopher Eddie Parker; sister Rebecca Jane Parker Cortner (James); son-in-law Adrian Noe; grandsons Ethan Noe and Nathan Noe; his loving partner of 35 years Theresa Holmes of Kingston, TN.; sister-in-law Sandra Parker; nephew Jason Parker (Valerie); great nieces Ella and Elin Parker. He also leaves behind other cherished family members and dear friends.
Eddie enjoyed farming, woodworking making wooden bowls and unusual walking sticks to give away to family and friends. He enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden and sharing the produce with his family and neighbors. He thoroughly enjoyed playing with his dogs Buddy and Benji, taking them everywhere and letting them ride on the lawnmower.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in honor of Eddie. In memory of Eddie, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, 2008 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN. 37203 or to the Mother Milk Bank Southeast at www.mymilkbank.org, 2909 Old Fort Parkway, Suite 105, Murfreesboro, TN. 37128.
