Edward Parker III

Edward Clifton Parker III "Cliff" JOHN'S ISLAND - Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 25, 2010, Mr. Edward Clifton "Cliff" Parker, III, husband of Jackie Parker, of John's Island, SC. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Andell's Bluff, 4460 Bohickett Rd. John's Island. Cliff was born in RAF Lakenheath Suffolk, England, a son of Edward Clifton and Sally Kight Parker on January 16, 1960. He graduated from College Preparatory High School and was a Safety Officer with Charleston County Emergency Medical Services and former Assistant Director for Colleton County EMS Cliff was a Past President and Treasurer of the South Carolina EMS Association, was a founding member of the International Association of EMS Chief Officers, a Command Officer of the S.C. DMAT Team, a member of the Board of Governors of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, a member at large of the Lowcountry Regional EMS Board and a member of the Commission of the One Percent Fund with the St. John's Fire Department. Cliff was an avid sailor who made numerous open ocean voyages including Trans Atlantic trips. He is survived by his wife, Jackie, of John's Island; a step-son, Kevin Baker; his mother, Sally, of Folly Beach; his father of Dunedin, FL; his siblings, Michael R. Parker, Missy White, David J. Parker, John P. Parker, Richard T.K. Parker and Mimi Parker as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Cliff was predeceased by a step-son, Donovan Christopher Baker. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cliff Parker EMS Humanitarian Award in care of the SC EMS Association, P.O. Box 378, Lexington, SC 29071. Cliff's Guest Book may be signed at www.charlestonfunerals.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths