Photo courtesy of Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hammond
Hammond, Louisiana
Apr 2, 1927 – Apr 15, 2014 (Age 87)
Dr. Clea Edward Parker, who served as President of Southeastern Louisiana University for over 12 years, died 04/15/2014. He was 87 years of age. Dr. Parker, who made education his life-long career, served as president of Southeastern from January 1968 - June 1980 and was appointed President...
Read MoreI knew Clea long before his position as university president. In addition to his leadership ability, he was a very kind and considerate gentleman. He had many friends, and we all miss him.
James W. Reeves
April 11, 2024 | Friend
Dr. Clea gave me my first break in life. Thanks for helping me get my MHS diploma.
Len (Buddy) LaDell
April 23, 2014 | Virginia Beach, VA
Thinking and praying with you all today. Clea will always be remembered for his love of family, education, and friends. A truly kind man. We will all miss him.
Gloria & Bill Ory
April 21, 2014 | Slidell, LA
Condolences to the Parker family. I attended SLU during his tenure.
Carl Brofman
April 20, 2014 | Mandeville, LA
I am so saddened to hear of your loss, your family are in my thougths and prayers. XOXO Monica Myer .... Rodney Myer, and Joann Myer (Hammond, La)
April 19, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was truly a wonderful man and a wonderful President of Southeastern. I will miss him walking by my house on summer mornings offering a wave and "good morning".
Janet Moran
April 19, 2014 | Hammond, LA
Dr. Parker became principal the same year I started as a student at Mandeville High. He was a very caring, professional educator that left a deep and lasting impression on all who knew him. I am proud to be in that number. Our sincerest condolence to this family.
Linda & Norman Meiners
April 19, 2014 | Mandeville, LA
A very kind person and long time friend.
Bill Mays
April 18, 2014 | Ft. Worth, TX
Our world has lost a great educator as well as a truly great man. As Principal of Mandeville High School, he swung a Paddle better then anyone! I remember it well, (several times,and all were deserving of course). My thoughts and prayers are with the Parker family. Clea will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was truly a very special man! May God bless all who he touched through his life on this earth.
Bill Dobson
April 18, 2014 | Mandeville, LA
