JOHN PARKER

So sad to have just heard of the Admiral's passing. I served as his driver during his time as Commander, Service Group Two. He would sometimes tease me about my driving skills, saying, "Well, I guess we escaped death once again!" I learned a lot about the Navy from him; as an enlisted man, I came to understand the importance of rank + responsibility. He was very intelligent, very professional and very calm (unless your driving skills were sometimes suspect!) RIP, Admiral! I will always feel...

Dear, dear Anne - I was so sorry to hear that Ted has passed. He was a wonderful person through all the years that we were friends. In those later years, the memories of you both taking me to the movies, and nature exhibits, a la Bierstadt, at the Smithsonian ! Such fun! All my best to you, and may God bless and keep you close. Janie

I Just heard about Ted's passing. This humble Christian warrior will be sorely missed by the Greenbrier Military School's Alumni Assn. as he led it through some trying times. When I looked through GMS's newspapers his name was always at the top of the physics & math honor rolls. His Dad, a mining superintendent, advised him he would have to go away to school to get the math classes he needed for engineering so GMS was chosen. I regret my interview with Anne & Ted didn't get published in...

Anne, I'm so sorry to hear about John's passing!! John was so gracious to Dad and I when we visited in 1998 and it was such a great pleasure to spend time with you both. We will keep the Parker Family in our prayers knowing that God's Angels will be guiding you through this trying time! Kevin & Nancy

Anne, John, Emily and the rest of Adm Ted's family, we were very saddened to hear the news. He was truly an extraordinary individual and a great Naval Officer! I learned much from him during my time as his EA at DNA! We are very sorry that circumstances are such these days that we can not travel to be there. All our love from San Diego!

I was so sorry to hear about Ted's passing. My Father worked for his father in Wheelwright, KY. Ted was a great role model and I was glad we got to work together on some Greenbrier Military School projects, He was like an older brother to me. I will miss him!!

What an absolute privilege to serve with Ted on the SLG Board. He was the consummate gentleman and extraordinary co-laborer. Many lives have been improved, and will continue to be changed, because of his dedication to others. The world was a better place because of Ted Parker, and now...heaven is as well.

Heard many great memories from Lily & Blake. I'm very sorry for your loss. God bless family, and friends.