Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
slidell, Louisiana
Albert D. ?Bootsie? Parker, 95, lifelong resident of Slidell, La passed away at 7:14 pm on Tuesday August 20, 2013.
Beloved husband of the late Wanzie B. Parker, father of daughters Gloria Parker Kingrey, Diane P. Reine and late husband George E. Reine III, and son Gary Lavell Parker and wife Shannon. Grandfather of Jene? L. Bray (Michel), Michelle C. Baccus, Melissa Parker Theriot (Joey) and the late Scott E. Reine.
Great Grandfather of Blake Salewski, Kayla Salewski, Madison Williams, Connor Reine, Mason Theriot, Lexie Baccus and Jackson Theriot. Son of the late Albert H and Corrine Parker.
He served 4 years in the Army/Air Force and later retired after 37 years from the U.S. Postal Service where he was the city delivery carrier, walking north Slidell in the mornings and south Slidell in the afternoons.
?Bootsie? was baptisted on August 4, 1926 at First Baptist Church of Slidell, the longest living member (87 years) of FBC.
He served numerous years as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and was a part of several committees throughout the church.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend services at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA on Friday August 23, 2013, at 11:00 a.m.. Visitation from 9 am until funeral
time. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Donations to the First Baptist Church Food Pantry, and to the Pope John Paul 2nd High School Alumni Scholarship Fund in Memory of Scott Reine , in lieu of flowers.
Lavell , I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family .. Deborah (Norra) Head.
Class of 76
August 27, 2013 | Slidell, LA
Thanks to everyone who shared in the celebration of life our Dad. He was a wonderful. A great role, loved his family and his God. He will be truly missed everyday.
Gloria Kingrey-Diane Reine-Lavell Parker
August 25, 2013
Gloria and Family Our deepest sympathy to you and your family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love Karen and Family
August 23, 2013
Lavell, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Doris Fuller
August 23, 2013 | Bellville, TX
Gloria, Diane, and Lovell, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember him so well growing up in the Carey St neighborhood. Prayers are going out to you and your families.
Carol Ducoing Beech
August 22, 2013 | Slidell, LA
yep that is really me!
Shannon-I am so sorry for ya'lls loss-from the sounds of this man-he was a fantastic man and loved his God and he is with his God now watching over all of ya'll. Tell your sweetie we are sending prayers from big Navasota-luv ya-Brenda Coneley
Brenda Coneley
August 22, 2013 | Navasota, TX
Daddy you are so missed already. There is such a huge void in my life. I know you are with Mother and happy again. You were the BEST Father a dughter could have. You taught me everything to love, to share and to appreciate life. You will be so missed, please watch over all of us now and send that special message when we need it. I love you so much!
Gloria Parker Kingrey
August 22, 2013 | Slidell, LA
I admired Mr. Bootsie, as Mrs. Wanzie's home health nurse MANY years ago, he was the most loving husband right there to ask questions and help provide her care! What a wonderful couple reunited again! God Bless his family during this time.
Melinda Jones
August 22, 2013 | Slidell, LA