Leslie Edgar Parker Jr., age 62, of the Murfreesboro area, passed away on September 28, 2026. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, he was the beloved son of the late Leslie Edgar Parker Sr. and Patricia Bancroft Parker.

Leslie is survived by his loving wife, Sandy Hooten Parker; his sister, Balenda Nelson, and brother-in-law, Larry Nelson; brother-in-law, Shane Hooten; sister-in-law, Kelly Carr; father-in-law, Charles Hooten; sons, Jesse and Calen Parker; daughter, Brooke Parker; stepson, Drake Davis; stepdaughter, Sydney Davis; nephews, Tyler and Chandler Nelson; and grandson, Jonah Parker.

Leslie was a Licensed Professional Counselor and psychotherapist who dedicated his life to helping others heal and grow. He served at the Refuge Center for Counseling in Franklin, Tennessee, where he was a valued member of the Child and Teen Therapy Team. Beginning his journey as an intern at Refuge, Leslie went on to impact countless children, adolescents, and adults through his compassionate care and unwavering commitment to their well-being. He also maintained a private practice with Teague and Teague Associates in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Throughout his career, he specialized in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, earning the respect and gratitude of colleagues, clients, and families alike.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at South Boro’s Pentecostal Church, located at 418 Rock Springs Midland Road, Christiana, Tennessee. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Leslie and the lasting impact he made on the lives of so many.

"Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and forever dear."