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Joseph Parker Obituary

PARKER Joseph (Joe) M. Parker Age 72, died at his home in Key Largo, FL on Friday August 21, 2015 of cancer. Born November 25, 1942 in Clarksburg, WV. He graduated from Huntington High School, Huntington WV then went into the Navy. He worked for National and Pan Am Airlines, Key West TACTS, and was self-employed in Key Largo. He loved fishing, boating, traveling, camping and riding his Harley. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy (Dolly) Parker of Key Largo, FL; daughter, Molly (Joseph) Smith of Clermont, FL; granddaughter, Catherine Mohammed of Miami, FL. There will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to your charity of choice.

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Published by the Miami Herald from Aug. 28 to Sep. 2, 2015.

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Ginny&Roger Beyer

September 30, 2015

There are no right words or condolences to give you. He will always be a "great man" to us. Love you both! Ginny and Roger from Buffalo, NY

Aldo

August 31, 2015

Very sorry to hear of Joe's passing Dolly, Aldo.
You found me Paula's trailer to rent in KL in December 2011 and wished me a Happy Boxing Day together with a slice of delicious mince pie (26th December)

Eileen Clark

August 28, 2015

Dolly and family, we send our sympathy and wish you all well in adjusting to your life after Joes passing. God Bless!

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