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Harold Parker Obituary

Harold C. Parker NEWPORT NEWS - Harold Craig Parker, 84, died March 2, 2009, at the Gardens at Warwick Forest. A native of Norfolk, he was a Peninsula resident for the past 45 years. Harold retired as a sergeant 1st class from the U.S. Army at Fort Eustis in 1973 with more than 20 years of service and was a veteran of World War II, Korea and two tours in Vietnam. He also retired from civil service in 1985 as an aircraft mechanic and inspector at the Naval Air Station in Norfolk with 22 years of service. He enjoyed playing tennis, watching sports, playing games and going to Bush Gardens. He was also a longtime member of American Legion Post No. 368. Survivors include his wife of 62½ years, Angela Maria Parker; one daughter, Doreen Virginia Svendsgaard of Fredericksburg; one brother, Douglas Blair Parker of New Brockton, Ala.; one sister, Charlotte Virginia McQuade of Kent Store; and one grandson, Donald Edward Hogan of Woodbridge. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Weymouth Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk with full military honors.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2009.

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March 5, 2009

Can't really beleive he has passed. I was station with Daddy Parker in Ansbach from 1971-1974. Becky just really love him and he help this newly married couple out a lot. He was a great man and a dear friend and will think of him always. Our thought and prayers go out the the family and I do understand the empty feelings you are having for I lost Becky four years ago. It was great knowing this great person and remembering all he did for us in Katterbach. SFC Stephen C. Collins.

Brenda Tolson

March 4, 2009

On behalf of the Morgan family, Harold has been a part of our family as far back as I can remember. He and Angie visited my mother often to play their weekly card games and share the latest news. Harold always had a smile and a joke. He was good-natured, kind, and willing to help others. We know he is free of pain and suffering, but we will always remember and miss him.

Bobby Pierce

March 4, 2009

Sgt Parker. Wow, that brings back so many memories of Ansbach Germany where we were stationed together from 1971-1974. I remember he and his wife participated in many volksmarches. The last time I saw SGT was at Fort Eustis in the late 70s. SGT Parker was a great person, mentor, and cared about everyone who he associated with. I pray for the family of this great man. At ease SGT Parker, you earned it.

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