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PARKER, Darryl DARRYL DARNELL PARKER Lithonia, Georgia. Mr. Darryl Darnell Parker, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 30, 2010 at Dekalb Medical Center, Lithonia, Georgia. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Clyde Hill, Sr. officiating. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Viewing will be Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 7:00-8:30 P. M. at W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia. Darryl was born July 5, 1960 to Mattie L. Parker and the late Eddie L. Parker, Jr. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marion R. Beasley and nephew, Bryant V. Beasley. Darryl was a eighth grade science teacher at Stone Mountain Middle School in Stone Mountian, Georgia. He graduated from Glenn Hills Highschool, Augusta, Georgia and received his Bachelors of Arts Degree in middle school education from Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his: mother, Mrs. Mattie L. Parker, children, Courntney Danielle, Daryl Janae, and Kendall Nichole Parker; nephew, Brandon D. Beasley, special friend, Lanissa Jackson, uncles, Charles (Linda) Parker and Edward Parker of Oakland, California and Thomas (Vanessa) Cannon of Houston, Texas, and aunt, Carolyn Chappelle of Oakland, California and a host of other relatives and friends. W.H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darryl Parker
Dijon Milow-Russell
July 30, 2011
To Mr. Parker family,This Is Hot Dog, - That's the name he's given me and ever since middle school and even going into high school it has stuck with me I do recall when I first introduce my self to Mr. Parker I remember his exact words, I said Hello My name, Is Dijon Like The Mustard, and then he said like you put on a Hot Dog I said yes, then he told me to sit my butt down. As I have already made my transition from high school. from a young adult to a grown man and Heading off to college. There is not a day that goes by, I miss Mr. Parker, dearly I always think about him and sometimes I miss my phone ringing and he always joke with me, or about me. He would come to our high school games and always ask, me to fill up his water bottle with gatorade or power ade. Coach I Miss you and Love you, - Gone But Never Forgotten! Love and Respectfully Dijon L. Milow Russell (A.K.A. - Hot Dog).
Brenda Lowery
August 26, 2010
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. Coach Parker was a role model to alot especially my daughter and son who attended SMMS. Coach Parker you are miss by many.
Reggie Lee
August 19, 2010
To Darryls family from my own, our prayers are with you! May you celebrate his life and remember all the love he shared with everyone that he met. Darryl and I were classmates at Glenn Hills high and he was a true friend! May God bless you all!
Kim Szakacs-Martin
August 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I was a classmate of Darryl in Stuttgart, Germany. He was a great guy and such a kind person, I am sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you all.
August 12, 2010
Mr. Parker and I started at SMMS(2004) together and was placed as new teachers on a team with only one veteran teacher (Mrs. Mitchell). As a team we all managed to make it through our first years of teaching up until 2008 (when I moved to FL). He was my bestfriend and colleague. He will truly be missed and know that there is no one like Mr. Parker.Your friend Ms."G"....Terita E. Simmons (formerly Gregg)
August 10, 2010
Coach Parker will be truly missed he was my grandson teacher when he was a student at stone mountain middle school. he was a great teacher and a role model.
Our prayers are with your family in this time of sadness
Charlie K. Hardnett, Stone Mountain Georgia
Marcia Allman
August 10, 2010
My prayers go out to the whole family....i am a parent at Stn Mtn Middle and my son looked up to Mr Parker....He gave my son the nickname of Almon Joy and now he is known for that thorughout school....he was one of the few teachers that cared about the students and was a wonderful role model..i know for my son he was and will be greatly missed...i wish there were more teachers that cared like him....my husband and my heart goes out to the family and i will always remember him...My son was very hurt and sad but knows Mr. Parker went to be with the almighty God...
Charles Demons
August 9, 2010
To the Parker Family, I am so sorry for your lost. I was Darryl former classmate at Glenn Hills High (78)and I will alway remember him as the great guy that he was. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Tamara Guthrie
August 7, 2010
To the Parker family my prayers and sympathy are with all of you.I had a chance to meet Darryl several years ago. He was a loving father and kind person.
J Collier
August 6, 2010
Coach Parker, will be greatly missed in the Stone Mountain community. He made a great impact on our children while at S.M.M.S. and we will forever be grateful to him. Our prayers are with you but know that Coach Parker, was truly a blessing to our children and community. R.I.P. Coach.
Jeff Horwitz
August 6, 2010
Coach Parker was "the man". Excellent friend and co worker. Very patient man to everyone and I will miss our sports dicsussions.
Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk.
tay brock
August 6, 2010
mrs parker and family im so sorry about coach p passin he helped me and so many wayz he waz like a mentor /father to me even tho he waz onli mi football coach i loved him like a father
r.i.p coach p
R Tunson
August 6, 2010
Our prayers go out to the family. He will be missed greatly. Coach Tunson and family.
August 6, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. I went to middle and high school with Darryl. He was a joy to know and I've read where others have had the pleasure of knowing him. I celebrate the time that God has allowed us to have him in our lives. When I remember Darryl I will always have good thoughts and memories. Be Blessed and know that God is always with you and so is Darryl's love for you. Mirenda K. Walden-Armenta, Hephzibah,GA
Carla (Delaney) Robbins
August 6, 2010
"To the Parker Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I had the pleasure of knowing Darryl while at GHHS (Class of '78)."
Mr. Parker
August 6, 2010
Claude Tate, Jr.
August 6, 2010
To the Parker Family:
My thoughts and prayers ar with you at this difficult time.
I had the pleasure of knowing Darryl during our time at GHHS (Class of '78).
Zanita Robinson
August 6, 2010
Mrs. Parker, May God Bless you and your family.
Shawn Nimmons-Tolbert
August 6, 2010
Dear Parker Family,
I haven't seen Darryl since our senior year at Glenn Hills High School. I remember him being a really terrific person. The world is a less brighter place without Darryl but Heaven is rejoicing.
Dante Ferguson
August 6, 2010
To the Parker Family...
In this difficult time, know that the Lord is with you and be assured that He will carry you through. Darryl was a great man and an awesome friend!!! He will be missed. The upcoming 2010 football season will be dedicated in his memory.
From the Ferguson Family and the Stone Mountain High School Football Team and coaching staff
Coach Parker before a Big Game
Tim Webster
August 6, 2010
August 6, 2010
Mrs Parker, my heart and prayers go out to you on this sad ocassion. Darryl will be greatly missed by me and everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. He was one of very best friends and i'll never forget the times we had together and the time you and Mr. Parker spent with me. Darryl was like a little brother to me as well as you and Mr. Parker being a second mother and father. I miss all the times we all sat together and talked about life and the advice giving to us. I can still remember the day when Mr. parker taught me and Darryl how to tie a tie. May God Bless you and keep you strong through this time. Tommie L. Bennett
David Smith
August 5, 2010
My heart and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. Darryl was an outstanding person, I had the pleasure of being his friend while attending Glenn Hills,"class of 78". God Bless...
andrea byrd-doak
August 5, 2010
God bless your family during this very difficult time.
min.victor Simmons
August 5, 2010
To the parker family, keeping you in our prayers in this time of your loss, may the lord strengthen and comfort you and family.
min. Victor and Liz Simmons.
August 5, 2010
To the Parker family.I never met Darryl but I cherrish the memory of his
(sister) Marion my dear friend.May you find peace knowing they are
together once again.
Leomie(FT.GORDON COMMISSARY)
Wilma(BERLIN GERMANY)
Victoria & Samuel Holsey
August 5, 2010
"To the Parker family: Mr. Parker was my sons 7th grade teacher and coach. He was a kind and patient teacher who invested time and love in teaching. He will be greatly missed. My prayers goes out to his mother, sister, children and all who loved him. My God be with you! Victoria & Samuel Holsey
Darryl: Thanks for the happy, happy memories.
julia dinkins
August 5, 2010
Dad and daughter join forces to get the job done.
julia dinkins
August 5, 2010
Darryl and Courtney are ready to get the party -- her first birthday -- started.
julia dinkins
August 5, 2010
Darryl and Courtney at her first birthday party.
julia dinkins
August 5, 2010
Darryl: Thanks for the happy memories.
julia dinkins
August 5, 2010
Jocelyn Diggs-Hayes
August 5, 2010
I had the opportunity of meeting Darryl in 1992 when we worked together at First Union Bank (now Wachovia). At this time, we didn't know that we were connected through our families in Augusta being members of the same church (Mt Calvary)....then, i didn't realize the connection was deeper with my two older brothers Bubba and Billy knowing both Darryl and Marsha. It was during our time of working together in the ATM dept at the bank that he became one of my big brothers in watching over me while I was completing my degree at Clark Atlanta Univ. Darryl was always a honest and caring person. I am sure that his loving and kind spirit will continue to live on through his children. May God Continue To Bless You During This Time.
Janet Edwards-Travis
August 5, 2010
I worked with Darryl in the late eighties. He was such an example to us all. Deepest sympathy and prayers to his family during this most difficult time.
Rhonda Anderson Crawford
August 5, 2010
To The Parker Family,
I remember Darryl from high school. He had a kind and gentle spirit about himself that I see from others he carried throughout his adult life. Take comfort in knowing he's in God's army now and he is still that kind and gentle soul. My prayers are with you all.
Domenik MILton
August 4, 2010
thank you for changing and believing in me coach parker. LOVE DOMENIK
domenik milton
August 4, 2010
hi to the family of coach Parker i feel you should know that coach parker has changed my life for nothing but the better i came from a troubled life but through the year that i have spent with coach parker has made me believe in myself only because he believed in me. i will keep family in mind. LOVE DOMENIK L MILTON
Dolphus/ Blondie Bell
August 4, 2010
Mrs. Parker,
Please know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank & Sonya Jefferson
August 4, 2010
Auntit Mattie, Courtney, DJ, and Marsha,
May you all find peace and comfort during this time of bereavement. Let the peace of God pass all understanding to give rest. Coach Parker will always live within the hearts all of his cherish family.
May GOD bless all.
Wade & Bettye Bailey
August 4, 2010
Mrs. Parker,
What can we say? Reading the words from Darryl's former students speaks for itself.
I remember Darryl from a young fellow when you & Mr. Parker moved into the neighborhood. He was so polite and a perfect gentleman. His memories will live on forever.
Please know if you need "anything" we are right around the curve.
Take care,
Barbara Peake
August 4, 2010
To the Parker Family, my deepest sympathy during your time of loss. I did not know Darryl personally but have been in his presence and his father spoke very highly of him and the family.Mattie, a special prayer for continued strenght to you.
Dijon Milow Russell
August 4, 2010
Hey There Parker Family! I know This Is a Very Difficult Time For You. Coach Parker Was a Father To Me I remember When I first Met Coach Parker In The Seventh Grade 2005 And When I Introduce My Self I told him I told him My Name Is Dijon Like The Mustard and He said like you put on a Hot Dog! I said ya, so that's Is how I got that Nick Name. He Was a father to Me In so Many Ways words that can't express. He kept me form geting Into Trouble and made certain I was on top of My School Work and was Organize. We often Talk out side of school. And I made a Couple of Jokes about Him, He didn't play when It came to them Bell Ringers! Those Was His Key Assignments
before His Auctual Lessons. His Was a Big Disciplinarian With the way he taught his class he made In Fun and Interesting, And when It came to The Foot Ball Field! He didn't play with that either. I had Coach Parker In The Seventh and Eight Grade. I was very sadden By The News about Him I am Truly Gonna Miss Him Dearly. This Is To Courtney & Deej Keep a Smile On Your Faces and your Heads up! You & I Both know that you meant the World! To your Father he talk about you alot to me and the Class He was crazy about you girls and your grandmother. I want you to Know That He will never be forgotten. His Legacy As A Father Mentor And Coach Will Live On! He Has Touch My Life. And the Life Of Others. He Is still living spirtually With the Spirit of God In Him. Love I love you Coach!
From Dijon Milow Russell A.K.A. Hot Dog
August 4, 2010
To the Parker Family, I want to express my deepest condolences during your time of loss.
I met Mr. Parker when my son and I relocated to Stone Mountain, from Michigan 6 years ago. He was more than just my son’s 7 & 8 science teacher / coach but a role model, disciplinarian, advocate, but most importantly a friend. Although he had a great sense of humor, everyone knew he didn’t play when it came down to business on the field and in the classroom… In fact Darryl dubbed my son Dijon with a nickname that will stay with him forever. Everyone calls him by it, but very few know that Mr. Parker is the one who gave it to him on his first day of school. Courtney, DJ, and little Kendall I know that nothing and no one can fill the void of your father’s presence in your lives, but I must encourage you ladies to lean on one another and I will continue to pray for you all…
Darryl I miss you already!!!
Ms. Yolanda Milow
(Hot Dog’s Mom)
Janice Cobb-Murray
August 4, 2010
To the Parker Family,
I remember Darryl from Glenn Hills High.
He was always a gentleman and kind. I just recently saw some pictures of him and his beautiful daughters via internet communication. My prayers go out to you.
August 4, 2010
Coach Parker what can I say about him. He loved the members of the Stone Mountain Football teams. He was a coach ,teacher, friend and Dad like figure to some of the players. He will always be my friend and I miss him. So from the Webster family, Mrs Parker and the childern, GOD will always be there for you. Coach has touch so many lives. This season will be for you Coach Parker. Remember, I Love You Coach.
From Coach Webster and Family
Mur'Jauni Sanders
August 4, 2010
WE LOVE YOU MR. PARKER! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'RE GONE..I'VE BEEN KNOWING YOU SINCE MY DAUGHTER WAS IN YOUR 6th GRADE CLASS, SHE'S NOW IN 10th..YOU'VE DONE SO MUCH FOR US AND YOU KEPT MY DAUGHTER A FLOAT WHEN I FELT SHE WAS SINKING. MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER JUST SAID TO ME ON MONDAY THAT SHE WANTED TO BE IN YOUR CLASS THIS YEAR, NOW HOW DO I BREAK THE NEWS TO HER THAT SHE WILL NEVER GET TO EXPERIENCE THE WONDERFUL TEACHER THAT YOU WERE...I'M EXTREMELY SAD AND YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED.. MISS SANDERS & FAMILY (DOMONITRIA'S MOM)
kandice stuttley
August 4, 2010
:i only knew mr.parker for 1 year and having him as my teacher was a blessing to belive he gone and on to a better place is hard to belive he use to kept me out of trouble and save me from trouble he was really a good man he was like a dad at school for us kids i am really sorry for the lost of mr.parker we loved him like our own! all of us love kandice stuttley he old 7th grade student!
Ron Shipman
August 2, 2010
For almost 30 years, our two families have shared life experiences. Our individual marriages, the birth of our children, and our philosophical life discussions truly connected us. Ms. Parker, Courtney, DJ & Marsha… thank you so much for sharing Darryl with us. He will be missed. Please remember all of the happy times… May God continue to bless, comfort and keep each of you…
Valerie Thompson
August 2, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Pamela Holmes-Yancy
August 2, 2010
To the Parker Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Darryl. I've known Darryl since we were in high school. He was a "gentleman" in every aspect of the word. He will be missed here on earth by many. May God give you peace and comfort.
Bessie Howard
August 2, 2010
Mrs Parker,
My prayers are with you during this difficult time may you find strength in knowing that God cares and that he will never leave you. God Bless You
Ellen Swilley
August 2, 2010
To Mr. Parkers Daughters;
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Stay strong, your father will always be with you.
Herman Rucker
August 1, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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