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Billy PARKER
1925 - 2014
Billy PARKER
1925 - 2014
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Erich Parker
December 30, 2023
My Grandad, just "grandad" to me, but formally know as "Grandad Billy" for my family was a remarkable man who left an everlasting impression on me and my family. He´d give the "most interesting man in the world" a run for his money, having many successes over a myriad of life events. While I wish he had known my daughter, she was 1 1/2 when he died, and my wife Anna, my son mentions him often, giving credit to his current sports success and athletic physique to Grandad Billy´s genes. He was a man´s man, in best possible way, but with the humility and grace of a gentleman. All I know is that I wish my grandad was still here.
Richard W Parker
December 28, 2023
Richard W Parker
December 28, 2023
Richard W Parker
December 28, 2023
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Richard W Parker
December 28, 2023
Memories of my dad who passed away 9 years ago next week.
Larry Perry
December 28, 2023
I was in the Forrest High group the first day it was open. I can still see Mr. Parker and his big grin as the doors opened. My Mother, Cordia Perry was active in the PTA and other school projects. Mr. Parker was stern, but fair and I had nothing but the best thoughts about him. He did so much for all and never asked for anything but your best. He will always be remembered fondly.
Larry Perry
November 24, 2020
Mr. Parker was the first Principal at Forrest, I had the pleasure of being there for the 1959 through 1963 years being a lazy student. I always thought he was one of the fairest people I knew and admired him greatly. We are missing a good man and leader.
Richard Adelberg
April 15, 2014
Dear Patty,Brock and Marci,
I am sorry you lost such an inspiring father and grandfather. Take comfort in the 88 years he was able to walk this earth and share his wonderful personality with you. I just found this out and I pray you are all in good health and happy.. Richard
Gary Eberle
February 12, 2014
Patty,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I liked and admired him very much. He taught me a lot when I was a young boy. I'm sorry I didn't hear about his death in time to attend his funeral. You have my deepest sympathy.
Gary
Maryann Turley
February 9, 2014
To the family of Billy Parker ~ I know this is late in coming; I just found out of the passing of Billy. I first knew Billy when he was Dean of Boys at Andrew Jackson in the late 50's when I was a student there. He surely knew, back then, how to handle some of those "off the wall" male students in a nice but firm way. In later years we met again when Billy was on the School Board and I became employed in Personnel. Everyone was crazy about Mr Parker because he was one of the nicest and kindest person you would ever want to meet! My sincere sympathy to all of the family. I know he will truly be missed!! God Bless! Maryann
My Dad, Erich my Son & his Daughter Jordan
richard parker
January 27, 2014
Linda Tattersall
January 25, 2014
Mrs. Parker and family. I was sorry to hear of Mr. Parker's passing. My sister and I had the pleasure of having Billy Parker as our Principal at the "new" Forrest High School on Firestone Road. I have many fond memories of those years.He was an energetic and caring leader for our school. Mrs. Parker and family you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless You.
Linda Kirkpatrick Tattersall Class of 1968
The Hand of God
Erich Strong
January 10, 2014
I am sorry for Richard's loss. We seem to remember all that is past when the loss of a parent happens. All the things you have said and done through the years. The best things though are the good memories and how they happened.
Cheryl Chittenden
January 10, 2014
Billy Parker was a tremendous influence in my life.He was principal at his beloved Forrest when I started the 9th grade there in 1960.I missed a lot of school due to illness and Mr. Parker always took a personal interest in me.I will be forever be gateful for his concern and mentoring.You will be missed Mr. Parker
Leslie Klein Thompson
January 8, 2014
God bless such a special person who truly cared for the welfare of children. Richard, you are a true friend to all,especially children in need of a wonderful mentor! Your Dad will be greatly missed!
January 6, 2014
Dickie, your are in our thoughts and prayers with the passing of your father. He was an extremely good man and will be missed.
Bruce, M.E.,Brady,Connor,and Skylar
January 5, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Billy's passing. It was always a pleasure for Emory and I to be in you'll's company.
Wanda Trawick
LInda (Pearce) Vernon
January 5, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Parker was an incredible leader in the Jacksonville community. All who knew him loved and respected him. I remember his family well as I spent some time with his daughter in high school. RIP Mr. Parker.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tom Sechrest
January 5, 2014
Mr. Parker was one if the first leaders in my life. I am grateful to have had his guidance at Forrest.
Neill McArthur
January 5, 2014
Mrs Parker and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Parker, I have never met you, but I have heard Billy speak fondly about you, when I was legal counsel for the School Board, from 1985 to 1992. When Billy retired from the School Board, given his lifetime service, I wondered what the school system would do without Billy Parker's input and counsel. Now I wonder what Jacksonville will do without Billy Parker. He was a great educator and administrator and will be sorely missed.
Four Generations of Parker men. Dad, Myself, Dylan, Erich & Logan (In my lap). 2011
Richard Parker
January 5, 2014
Angie Sanders Adkins
January 5, 2014
My deepest sympathy to you, Mrs. Parker and family. We enjoyed seeing you both at our last class reunion. I have many fond memories of Mr. Parker from high school. I graduated from Forrest in 1967.
james taylor
January 5, 2014
good bye mr.parker my older brother and sister bill and nancy taylor went to forrest when you were principal there in 67-68 you were a good man we will miss you jim taylor class of 78
Shelby Leedom
January 5, 2014
So sorry to hear of Billy passing.my prayers are with his wife and family.Shelby Leedom
Margaret Johnson
January 4, 2014
Mr. Parker was my principal all my years at Forrest High School...1959-1962. I was then and still now so proud that this wonderful man was our principal. It was always great to see him at our reunions and alumni lunches and how he always made each of us feel like he remembered us; and what a welcoming smile he always had for us. Forrest High school alumni will always remember him with pride and thank him for all he did for our wonderful school. One of the greatest men ever, Mr. Billy Parker, RIP.
Marty Burnett-Covil
January 4, 2014
Mr. Parker is part of the memory bank of countless students at Nathan Bedford Forrest High School......my first year there was the 8th grade....and even then the girls knew the principle was handsome with a smile for everyone.....as time passed he was admired by all the student body for his fairness and great sense of right and wrong....Mr. Parker will be missed and remembered. Class of '64
January 4, 2014
Condolences from the class of '64. He attended a few of our reunions. He will be remembered fondly.
Melanie Hastings Gibson
Linda Beach/Lounder
January 4, 2014
I will never forget Mr Parker. He made my time at school better than ever. You will be missed. Prayers to your family.
Teresa Oneth McEldowney
January 3, 2014
So sorry to hear about your dad, Patty. I graduated from Forrest with you in 1972. Your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad was a great man.
Richard Parker
January 3, 2014
Thank all of you for your kind words and for sharing your experiences and/or thoughts about my DAD. He was all of the good things shared and more to me as his son.
January 3, 2014
Mr. Parker was a great family friend and a great American, always greeted you with a smile and would do anything to help others. Our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Parker and the rest of his family. He will be missed by all of us that had the pleasure of knowing. Dad loved playing golf at Hyde Park with him as many did.
Ronnie Roberts
& the Family of the late Lynwood Roberts
Norman Abraham
January 3, 2014
Joanne, No need to tell you how much we love the Parker family. Carol and I loved seeing you and Billy at the restaurant on Sundays after Church. I missed seeing Billy the last couple years but know he is now in a better place. He was truly a special person and could light up a room with his personality. He was a friend and I will miss him
Joan, Steven & Josh Bosh
January 3, 2014
Billy Parker stood beside my family as we fought for the rights of our special needs son. Thank you Mr Parker for giving us the courage to do the right things for Josh and the other children that needed a voice. RIP
Mary Baker Sipe
January 3, 2014
He was a kind of loving man. The best principal ever. Class of 1970.
Stephen Limbaugh
January 3, 2014
Thousands of us were influenced by Coach Parker and still today we are blessed by having known him.. We are better people because of his efforts in our schools.
God bless the family Jackson Class of '56
January 3, 2014
We were so privileged to have been part of Mr. Parker's life. He was not only a great Principal but a good & kind man. As students of Nathan Bedford Forrest, we were taught to respect ourselves and each other. Mr. Parker will forever live in our memory.. Our deepest condolences to the entire Parker family. He leaves this world for a better place but he left us with a lasting legacy. Susan & Gary Pritchett
Suzanne. Smith Sauls
January 3, 2014
RIP Billy Parker. You were a friend to my dad Sam I Smith and a fantastic principal. Thanks for helping to make our senior class trip fun!
Suzanne Smith Sauls
Wolfson c/o '75
Best Alive in '75
Don Smith
January 3, 2014
Joanne. Eyre brooks and I often played golf on Mondays when SJ was closed. Our best days were the ones when Billy played with us! He was truly larger than life. He touched the life of everyone he met.May our Lords grace and peace abide with you. Don Smith
The Remley Family
January 3, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Cindi Swan Williams
January 3, 2014
I attended Wolfson in 1975-1977 and have the best memories of that time in my life. Billy Parker was a wonderful principal. All of his students knew how much he cared for us. Those were very special times. My prayers are with his family at this time of great loss.
Marianne Barrett Waggoner
January 3, 2014
Mrs Parker, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, Mr.Parker was a wonderful man he will truly be missed
January 3, 2014
Mr. Parker was our Principal at NB Forrest High School from the beginning. He was a wonderful, friendly man. He has attended some of our alumni luncheons and we thoroughly enjoyed his company. I don't think he ever met a stranger. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He is definitely in a better place.
In His love,
Benita (Jordan) Heppner Class of 1962
January 3, 2014
Mr. Parker was a true educator and a friend to all who attended Forrest High School. He lived near my parents and kept in touch through them. He left the world a better place and will be missed.
Wayne & Lynn Thomas
January 3, 2014
Virtually thousands of young lives were touched by Mr. Parker. Firm, but fair, he never asked one of us to do anything he, himself would not and most of the time was doing the task already. Nathan Bedford Forrest High School was successful in the 50's and 60's because of Billy Parker's leadership. God grant you peace and rest Mr. Parker, you fought the good fight and ran the race to the end. Thank you for what you taught us, by the way you lived and the level of achievement you expected from us.
January 3, 2014
As a former DCPS student and a DCPS teacher for the past 26 years, I can truthfully say that he was the best principal ever!! My condolences to his family.
Rebecca Lynn
January 3, 2014
Mr. Parker had a great smile. He made my high school day brighter. So sorry for your loss.
Joe Davis
January 3, 2014
Billy spent a lifetime serving his family, his country, and the countless students whom he enriched in the public schools. When Forrest Jr.-Sr. High School opened on Wesconnett Boulevard, Billy set out it to make it the pride of the Westside and I, as a 7th grader, called him my principal for the next six years. His influence inspired me to become a teacher, and it was Billy who hired me to teach when I graduated college. I know I am not alone in saying his influence changed and directed the course of my life, and I can think of no greater honor than to say to his family to find some comfort in his amazing and successful career. While he will be missed, more importantly he will be remembered.
January 3, 2014
Dearest Joanne, How blessed Billy was to have you as his wonderful wife through the years. So many great memories being with the two of you on golfing getaways, cruising to the Bahamas, and gin rummy games lasting for hours. Even though we have been apart in the past several years, I have and will always consider it a privilege to be called a friend to both of you, Much love, Beverly Brandenburger
Melanie Homer
January 3, 2014
Those of us who attended Forrest will always fondly remember our principal Billy Parker. He was a leader when the school system lost accreditation in the 1960s and during the move from Wesconnett to Firestone Rd (our brand new school!). We were honored to have him attend our 40th reunion.
Rod Sullivan
January 3, 2014
When I ran for the School Board, Billy was an invaluable help, and even contributed to my campaign. His first interest was always the good of the students, and he demonstrated that in many ways. Jacksonville has lost a good man.
Joan Miller-Cooper
January 3, 2014
My prayers are with and for you. Mr. Parker was a great infuence in my personal life. When Forrest was trying to attain accreditation he would always tell us to stop and pick up any litter we saw. He started me on a lifetime of "picking up trash" and recycling. EVERY time I bend over to pick up something I think of him. He will be missed. Forrest, Class of 1970
Ann Crabtree
January 3, 2014
To the Parker Family
So sorry to heard about Mr. Parker.
He was my Principal at Forrest. Have had the pleasure of seeing often through the years. He never forgot his students.
Thoughts and Prayers to you all.
January 3, 2014
R.I.P. Mr. Billy Parker you were a great principal and leader. May the family heal.
Joy aka the Roselady Jackson
January 3, 2014
Mr Billy thanks for being my Principal at Wolfson Sr High and thanks for your encourging works when you bought my roses for your wife I sure will miss you
Larry Elkins
January 3, 2014
He was a true leader and an inspiration to many. Nathan Bedford Forrest c/o '66
January 3, 2014
He was a great man and a wonderful uncle. I will miss you Uncle Billy. Andrew Colvin Lomax..
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