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Chris Parker Obituary
Chris Wayne Parker CHESAPEAKE - Chris Wayne Parker, 56, of the 4200 block of Nautilus Ave. passed away suddenly Sept. 2, 2008, in his home. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Mary Kate and Hugh H. Parker Sr. He retired in 2007 from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a safety inspector with 34 years of service. He graduated from Indian River High School in 1971, served in the U.S. Army from March 1971 to March 1974 and was a former member of the greater Chesapeake Jaycees. Chris is survived by two daughters, Sarah Tate Elizabeth Parker and Temple Ann Parker, both of Chesapeake; a brother, Hugh "Ricky" Parker Jr. and wife Zora of Newport News; a sister, Sally Parker Brunswick and husband Doug of Chesapeake; and a granddaughter, Hannah Lanay Brightwell of Chesapeake. He is also survived by three nephews, Erik Carr and wife Elaine, Lance Brunswick and Logan Brunswick; a niece, Peyton Brunswick and fiancee Rosalind Deets; and a great-niece, Alyssa Kate Carr. A funeral will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 9 p.m. and at all other times at his sister's home. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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peyton brunswick
September 27, 2010
I miss u uncle chris....there are so many thing that remind me of you and I have a daughter now...I found out I was pregnat the same day we found out u had passed away....I'm just tryin to get my life right. I hope you and I daddy and grandma are watchin over me and everyone. I misss all of y'all and I can't wait to see you again. Gone but never forgotten I love you!!!
Terry Wells
December 25, 2008
I (we) have thought about chris a whole bunch since his passing. It's just not right to sign on line and not see his name on the buddy list. Merry Christmas my ole frined.
George Greenfield
September 11, 2008
Chris was one of the good guys! Known him since high school. Worked with him at the shipyard. He will be truely missed. Condolences to his family. God bless you.
Tina Pierce
September 8, 2008
I just heard the news. Chris was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. I am very grateful to his kindness towards me.
Lynette and Jim Dean
September 4, 2008
Chris will be missed. He always made you laugh and have a good time. Heaven now has another angel.
Jay and Amy O'Connell
September 4, 2008
Chris's Family
We would like to extend our deepest and sincerest condolences to the family of Chris. We enjoyed his friendship and will miss the good times we all had together.May there be peace in the hearts of the family knowing Chris had gone home to be with the Lord.
Val & Tim Batten
September 4, 2008
Chris was a wonderful friend to us and he will be missed greatly.My heart goes out to all of you.
Henry & Laurie Korzeniewski
September 4, 2008
Our hearts to out to Chris and his family. He was a good friend to me and my husband, we will miss him.
Doris Jarrell
September 4, 2008
Sarah,
I am really sorry about your dad, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Doris Jarrell
(Real Estate Assessor's Office)
Kat and Mark Thomas-Holman
September 4, 2008
Chris, was a great freind to us, loveing and careing, I loved talking with, when he just come over for a hair cut and just chat....we will miss him with all are heart .. am happy I known Chris... Chis we love you
Sherri and Richard Eubank
September 4, 2008
Chris's family ,
We where so shocked when we found out about his passing . He was a wonderful friend and will be deeply missed by many.Your family are in our prayers and thoughts and god is with you in this rough time .
O'Fallon Skye Endeby-Tyree
September 4, 2008
Chris was my best friend and I will miss him terribly. My sincerest and heart felt sympathies to his family.
His presence in this world was deeply felt.
Terry Wells
September 4, 2008
Chris's Family,
We were shocked to hear of the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Chris was one heck of a friend who will be truly missed.
Terry & Tommy
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