Howard PARKER Obituary

PARKER, Howard L. 1935-2014 Howard L. Parker, of Dunwoody, passed away Fri., Jan. 24, at age 79. Howie was born in Grosse Pointe, MI and attended Cranbrook School in Bloomfield Hills, MI. After graduating from Yale University in 1956 with a degree in Industrial Engineering and a Naval Commission, he served in the Navy for 27 months as the Main Engine Division Officer and MPA aboard the USS Intrepid (CVAII), an aircraft carrier now a museum in New York City. Over a span of 36 years, he sold technical products for GE, Texas Instruments, Warner Electric, Viking Pump and Johns-Manville, moving to Atlanta in 1978 as regional sales manager for Viking Pump. Howie participated in many sports but favored soccer and hockey. He was captain of the Intrepid's soccer team; played ALTA tennis with The Branches Club for many years, and golf at Berkeley Hills Golf Club. He was an avid fan of the Detroit Red Wings. In Brookfield, WI he sang in the Presbyterian Church choir. He worked with young people as a Boy Scout leader, ice hockey and softball coach, and assisted with the high school ski team. Howie combined his love for travel with hobbies of photography and scrapbooking. He had a smile for everyone and was always ready to lend a hand. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marjorie; daughter, Kimberly Bacastow; son, Douglas Parker; granddaughter, Stephanie Bacastow; grandsons, Wesley Bacastow and Cameron Parker; son-in-law, Steven Bacastow; and daughter-in-law, Laura Parker. A Memorial Service will be held on Sat., Feb 8, at 2 pm in the Wilson Chapel of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, where Howie and Marjorie have been members since 1978. A reception will follow in the St. Andrew's Room of the church. Donations may be made to his favorite charity, the Salvation Army.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 26, 2014.
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Thinking of you and your family and keeping you in my prayers. I remember Howie always having a big warm smile.

Gloria Pease

February 12, 2014

Kehres

February 4, 2014

The entire Kehres family is saddened by the loss of Howie. We all have many memories of Howie in our heart forever.

Bob, Bob and Michelle Kehres

Michelle Kehres

February 4, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Eg

January 27, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you.He will be greatly missed.

V. Austin

January 26, 2014

To the Parker Family
My deepest condolences over your loss. May our Heavenly Father continue to sustain and help you cope everyday (Isa. 41:10)

JR

January 26, 2014

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