of Conway, AR

December 20, 1943 - April 18, 2025

David Lyle Parker, 81, left this life for the next on April 18, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on December 20, 1943, in Los Angeles to the late Herbert and Elva Lindsey Parker, the fourth of five children born to the couple. His early life was spent in several places but at the age of 17 he joined the US Air Force, obtained a GED, and was eventually stationed at Jacksonville AFB. After his military service he worked various jobs while attending Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA) and graduated in 1970 with a BS in Education, majoring in History and Mass Communication. He taught junior high school history in the Pulaski County Special School District before joining AETN in Conway. At AETN he worked as a cameraman, production staff, curriculum director, and was featured in several locally produced children's TV shows, most notably as Barnacle Bill. In 1987, he joined UCA as the Audio/Visual Director, where he was responsible for audio/visual arrangements campus wide. In 1998, he was honored as a UCA Employee of the Year Finalist. He retired from UCA in 2005.

But David will probably be most remembered as the actor who portrayed Dwight David Honeycutt, the Graham Gordy satirical creation of an exceedingly unsuitable candidate running for Conway School Board. This notoriety brought him accolades from across the country, 3:00 am phone calls from admirers, numerous photographs, and free food from fellow restaurant patrons who always recognized him.

In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his brothers, Jack, Dale, and Alan. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Liz, and his son, David II (Hatti), his grandchildren Alesha, Kaylin and David III, his sister, Patricia Byers, three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and Tommie Randolph Parker, mother of his son.

The family would like to extend its gratitude to Dr. Gil Johnson and the nurses at Gentiva Hospice for their care of our loved one. We know David would also like to thank all his Friends of Bill.

David was a member of First United Methodist Church in Conway. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 23 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home. Visitation is at 1:00 p.m. with the memorial to follow at 2:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Faulkner County, the Faulkner County Animal Shelter or the charity of one's choice.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com