Kellye Crockett biography: Kellye Crockett is an educator. She is known as the wife of American professional baseball player Dave Parker, who passed away on June 28, 2025, at the age of 74 due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was also known as “The Cobra,” and his full name was David Gene Parker.
Kellye Crockett has three children, and her husband was previously married to Stella Miller from around 1973 to 1978. They had three children named Dave Parker II, Danielle Parker, and Dorian Parker. After separating from Stella Miller, he married Kellye Crockett, whose full name is Kellye Crockett Parker. He had a total of six children.
He played for Major League Baseball as a right fielder from 1973 to 1991 and won two National League batting titles. He was known as the 1978 National League Most Valuable Player. He was a member of two World Series championship teams.
He earned $1 million per year, which made him the second professional athlete in earnings. He also signed a five-year, $5 million contract in January 1979. He grew up in Cincinnati near Crosley Field and learned how to play baseball in the stadium’s parking lots. He completed his schooling at Courter Tech High School. His father was Dick Parker, who was a shipping clerk.
He was inducted into the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame as part of its inaugural class on September 3, 2022.
Pittsburgh Pirates (Bob Nutting, Pirates Chairman) said, “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker. A legendary Pirate… Our hearts go out to his wife, Kellye, and his family.”
Major League Baseball (Commissioner Rob Manfred) said, “All of us throughout the game are deeply saddened by this loss. We will remember the Cobra forever…”
National Baseball Hall of Fame (Chairman Jane Forbes Clark) said, “We join the baseball family in remembering Dave Parker. His legacy will be one of courage and leadership… His election to the Hall of Fame in December brought great joy to him, his family and all the fans…”
“The Reds are heartbroken by the passing of Dave Parker… A towering figure on the field, in the clubhouse, and in the Cincinnati community… Dave’s impact… will never be forgotten,” the Cincinnati Reds wrote.
