Gregory Parker

Gregory “Greg” Parker, 75, of Springfield passed away on Aug. 8, 2025, in Springfield, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on June 11, 1950, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Chalmer and Sylvia (Frank) Parker. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Paula; his son Joshua Parker and wife Karen of Battlefield; and his daughter Tia Schmitt and husband Mike of Springfield, and four grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Ron Parker of Arcadia; Pat (Mike) Piper of Kuna, Idaho; and twin brother Gary (Leota) Parker of Galena, Kan.; as well as sister- and brother-in-law Pam and John Whittaker of Republic; along with several beloved nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his best friends Rosco Reese and Mike Labertus; and his nephew, Daniel Piper.
At the age of 12, his family moved to the Willow Springs area to be closer to relatives, and later relocated to Mountain Grove, where he graduated high school.
In the early 1970s, he opened a bar on Commercial Street in Springfield called The Joint (now known as Lindburg’s), creating a space filled with music, laughter and friends. He later worked with the Missouri Division of Youth Services and at the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch and eventually retired as the Business Development Manager with Aire-Master of America.
A celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at Ozarks Event Center, 842 Guin Rd, Nixa, MO 65714. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation or The Courageous Church.