Carl Britton Parker CW4 (Retired), age 85, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2013.
He was born July 21, 1928, in Lancaster, a son of the late Britton L. Parker and Nannie Caroline Baker Parker and was the husband of Bertha Robinson Parker.
Mr. Parker was a graduate of Lancaster High School, Vincennes University (undergraduate) and Palmetto Military Academy.
Mr. Parker retired as chief warrant officer 4 with the U.S. Army National Guard after 43 years of service. His military career began in 1947, serving during the Korean War in Company B 72nd Tank Battalion 2nd ID. He was the recipient of many awards and decorations including: Legion of Merit, U.S. Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (Army), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with three hourglasses, Overseas Service Ribbon, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal, South Carolina Active State Service Medal (40 years) and South Carolina Governors Unit Citation. Mr. Parker was past commander American Legion, VFW, Mason and shriner and a member of Second Baptist Church.
Mr. Parker is survived by his wife, Bertha R. Parker of the home; three sons, David A. Parker and his wife, Gwen, Britton S. "Britt" Parker and Jayson C. Parker, all of Lancaster; a daughter, Donna P. Warwick of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter-in-law, Louise Parker of Lexington; a sister, Annie Locke; five grandchildren, David M. "Marty" Parker, Sutton Rose Parker, Kendrick, Ryan, Eric and Laurel Warwick; and four great-grandchildren, Bailey, Kent, Lily Grace and Zeke Parker.
Mr. Parker was preceded in death by four brothers, Donald Parker, Lawton Parker, Mitchell Parker and Frank Parker; two sisters, Iva Grace McCaskill and Carolyn Huey; a son, Carl Roger Parker and a grandson, Justin Kent Parker.
The celebration of life funeral service for Mr. Parker is 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at Second Baptist Church by Revs. David M. "Marty" Parker, Dr. Brian Saxon and Larry Helm. Burial with military honors will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park.
The family of Mr. Parker will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 16, 2013, at Burgess Funeral Home and other times at the home of his son, Britt Parker, 1812 McIlwain Road, Lancaster.
The family suggest memorials be made to Second Baptist Church, 1426 Great Falls Highway, Lancaster, SC 29720.
An online guest register is available on the obituaries page at www.burgessfunerals.com
Burgess Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family of Mr. Parker.
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A mentor during my high school years, thought about often during my military career, and someone who left his mark in the community. Fondly remembered and dearly loved.
Glenn McAteer
Friend
October 9, 2020
Carl called me every Christmas. We served in the Korean War together. He was a fine soldier and a dear friend. I will miss him dearly
David Murphy
Hershey, Pa.
David Murphy
October 25, 2013
sorry for your death
katrina mccarter
October 22, 2013
My condolences to the family. A fine military man, even finer husband and father and friend to all.
CMSgt Glenn McAteer
October 20, 2013
Jason, Britt, and Marty, Sorry to.hear about Mr. CARL he was one great man and loving father. D. Carnes
D Carned
October 19, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Parker family. I know how very deeply Marty loved his grandfather, as he often spoke of his love and childhood respect for his grandfather. All of you will have memories to sustain you. With sympathy, Kathy Jacobs
Kathy Jacobs
October 17, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. The Chief was a great guardsman who helped so many!
CW4 Wayne Taylor
October 16, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
MSG (R) William Sanford
October 16, 2013
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