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PARKER, Wayne WAYNE DOUGLAS PARKER Wayne Douglas Parker, PhD, age 61, passed away on November 26, 2012 after a two year battle with carcinoid cancer. Wayne was born August 6th, 1951 in Montgomery, AL, the son of Evelyn and Franklin Parker. He graduated magna cum laude from Yale University, where he was a member of the Whiffenpoofs, the world's oldest collegiate a cappella group. After receiving his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Temple University, Dr. Parker completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. He has since been a marital and family therapist for over 35 years. Wayne was an active member of Buckhead Church, where he and his wife participated in the marriage mentoring program. He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Parker. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Miriam Parker, their children, Matthew E. Parker of St. Louis, MO, Meredith Parker Toy (Christopher) of Atlanta, GA and Grant A. Parker of Atlanta, GA. He is also survived by his mother, Evelyn Parker, sister, Ellen Kitchens (William) of Atlanta, GA, brother, Robert Parker (Karen) of Menton, France and precious granddaughter, Kylie Toy. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. at H.M. Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the service at H.M. Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel. Burial will immediately follow the service at Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, www.carcinoid.org or 333 Mamaroneck Avenue #492, White Plains, NY 10605.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wayne PARKER
January 22, 2013
I knew Wayne when he was a student at Yale, and when he, Steve Kieran, Barbara DeGrange, and I shared an apartment in Philadelphia in 1973-1974. He was a wonderful human being, kind, witty, gentle, caring; at the time, we both were living apart from our future spouses (because of our respective graduate programs), and used to lament our situations while we were taking a break from studying in the evenings. He was deeply in love with his future wife. I was shocked to read of his untimely passing, and even these many years later, am so saddened that he is no longer with us. But he made an incredible difference in people's lives even when he was young. He was very interested in my studies in religion, which we used to discuss; I am not at all surprised that he became a pillar of his church. May his soul rest in peace. God bless you.
(Rabbi)Mindy Portnoy (Yale 1973)
Stephanye Peek
December 10, 2012
Dearest Miriam, Matthew, Meredith and Grant, I just learned of the passing of Wayne from dear friend Ann Judd. I pray for God's richest blessing on the Parker family as I know how much Wayne is loved and will be missed. What a legacy. I have over the years been honored to know you, Miriam, and I am so glad we stay in touch annually by Christmas cards and pictures. I only wish now I had been a better friend. Ann has been so good about keeping me in the loop about you, Wayne and your precious family. Wayne had such a heart to help others make their lives better.
Miriam, I am here for you and hope to get in touch soon. Jonathan and his wife Tiffany go to Buckhead Church and are in a small group. Thanks to you and Wayne for making marriages better for others by sharing of your marriage of 33 years.
I Love you my friend. And will always cherish our times of running together.
Love, In Christ,
Stephanye
Jay Efran
December 8, 2012
I was Wayne's dissertation advisor when he was in graduate school. He was a wonderful student, an original thinker, and a terrific human being.
Molly Layton
December 8, 2012
I knew Wayne when we were both in the graduate program in clinical psychology at Temple University. In fact, at one point he was my supervisor -- and you can imagine how lucky I was to have a person with such a combination of gentleness and sharp intelligence. It was wonderful to see the photographs of Wayne with his family, and I know you were all the beneficiaries of his caring delight. I am so sorry for your loss.
Danielle Conley
December 4, 2012
Dr. Parker was such a caring person, and though I only knew him in the past year, he had a significant impact on my life. I will always be grateful. His family was so fortunate to have him in their life, and I'm so sorry for their loss.
Kieran Claffey
December 4, 2012
Wayne Parker was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed by all those he touched.
Paul Wingard
November 30, 2012
Morningview/Capitol Heights/Lee and Morningview Baptist. Wayne was a part of those "growing years" memories! Please accept my most heart felt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Givens
November 29, 2012
Mrs.Parker Ray&Linda Givens Are sadden for your lost.You are in our prayers.
November 28, 2012
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Parker's passing. He was the classic example of tough love, holding one accountable but yet loving. You were a man of great peace and insight. Know that you are now in the ultimate place of complete solitude. Love and peace to all of you and your family.
November 28, 2012
Mrs. Parker, Ellen, Robert and family: I am so sorry to learn of Wayne's death. Your beautiful family is a happy memory from the old neighborhood. With sympathy and prayers for your loss, Elaine Clark LeFleur (Fay and Dewey's daughter)
Beth (Blevins) Cooper
November 28, 2012
Miriam and Family,
I was saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. I have many fond memories of Wayne and his family since I was a little girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
November 28, 2012
Miriam, I am so sad to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of grief.
Elizabeth and Jamie Riddle
McKinley & Jack
Anne Streetman Shiver
November 28, 2012
Miriam, I was so saddened to read about your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Patricia W. 2 Cor.1:3-5
November 28, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
November 27, 2012
Grant, Miriam and family,
I won't forget the huge smile with the twinkly eyes that your Dad & husband had, especially when it was from a source of pride with his children!
Vicki, Mike, & Casey Robertson (Atlanta)
S.G., Isa. 41:10
November 27, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
November 27, 2012
May you find strength and comfort from God and peace through the love of your friends and family. James 4:8
November 27, 2012
May Gods merciful love and the love of family & friends sustain you through your sorrow.
C.Johnson, (Isa. 41:10)
Clinton Carter
November 27, 2012
I was dismayed to learn of Wayne's death. I remember him well from his high school days at Lee. He was a brilliant, caring person who made the world a better place.
November 27, 2012
Miriam,
I was so sorry to hear about Wayne. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jan Anderson
November 27, 2012
Miriam - you and your precious family are in the thoughts and prayers of everyone who had the pleasure to serve with you and Wayne in 2to1. I know so many young couples have been blessed by you both and I pray you feel God's peace and comfort now.
-Love, Your Buckhead Church Family
Yvonne (Foshee) Wallace
November 27, 2012
Dear Parker Family,
I was so sad to read of Wayne's passing. He was such an intelligent, kind, helpful classmate to all. May God Bless and comfort you during this time!
Brown's
November 27, 2012
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dear loved one. May your beautiful memories of him bring peace of mind and comfort in your hearts. Lean on God. PS.46:1 Deepest sympathy
Gayle Beazley Decker
November 27, 2012
So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I always though a lot of him while at Lee. I pray your family knows the peace and presence of the Lord at this time.
Jan Ryan
November 27, 2012
Miriam,you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Bozeman
November 27, 2012
So sorry for your family"s loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Becky Bozeman & the staff at Studio Designs
November 27, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend of family member. The bible can be of some comfort at John 3:16
EG
November 27, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Hammett family with mentor Robert Shaw's photo behind.
Tom Hammett
November 27, 2012
Evelyn, Robert, Ellen and extended family. I was deeply saddened to learn of Wayne's passing. The Parker's were a pillar family of wonderful friends in those glorious years of Camelot at Lee High School. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda (wilson) Hampton
November 27, 2012
Miriam & family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Wayne. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Joy Jernigan O'Brien
November 27, 2012
Loving thoughts for you, Wayne's family, & prayers wend heavenward as I remember my dear high school friend.. I'm sure his life continued to be one of caring, enlightenment, & giving as it was so many years ago... Physically gone but never forgotten... God bless.
Ellen Montgomery
November 27, 2012
I am so sad to hear this. Wayne and I were friends all 12 years of grade school. Our first grade play, I was the bride and Wayne was the preacher in "The Wedding of the Flowers". He was the first boy I ever "fast" danced with. He was truly a fine person and I am proud to have known him. Ellen (Hardy) Montgomery
November 27, 2012
Bobbie, Miriam and family, Ellen and family, Robert and Karen: Thinking of all of you at this time. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Faye Wells
Mike Reinhardt
November 27, 2012
Miriam, we will continue to pray for you and your family in this transition.
November 27, 2012
I am very sad to hear of Dr. Parker's death. Although I haven't seen him in years, I remember him fondly. He was an exceptional counselor and he helped our troubled teenaged daughter through a very rough time in her life. Without Dr. Parker, I don't know where she would be today but because of his help, she is now a wonderful and well adjusted woman, teaching gifted children in an elementary school, and happily married and living on a horse farm with her terrific husband. We will never forget Dr. Parker and what he did for our daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow. JWA
Carol Spear Fulgham
November 27, 2012
Ellen & family:
I just saw this on the montgomeryadvertiser.com and I am so sorry for your loss. Wayne was such a sweet young man and I hate this for all of you. I cannot imagine loosing a sibling so young. Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you. Give your mom and all the family, my love!
November 27, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
EG
November 26, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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