Charles Gordon Parker, 75 of China Spring passed away Thursday, Oct. 28 at a Temple hospital. Graveside services will be 2 pm Monday, Nov. 1 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Sunday Oct. 31 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Charles was born March 11, 1935 in Waco, Texas to Gordon B. and Nina Mae (Honea) Parker. He served in the Army and was a welder most of his life. Charles loved to tell stories and he loved to fish. Survivors include his daughter Mary Ann Parker of Houston; son Phillip Gordon Parker and wife Debbi of China Spring; brother Thomas Parker of Robinson; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.