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Joseph Parker Obituary
Decatur
Joe Parker, 60 of Decatur passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at his residence. Joe had been a registered nurse for over 35 years. He was lead nursing supervisor at Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville, TN, and had also worked at Decatur General Hospital and Parkway Hospital in Decatur. Joe was a member of the University of Alabama Million Dollar Band.
He is survived by his parents, Joe and Carolyn Parker of Decatur; sister, Sharon (Randy) Parker Cavnar; nephew, Todd Roby of Decatur; niece, Rachel (Jonathan)
Roby Clark of Danville; great-nephew, Parker Roby of Decatur and great-nieces, Lillie Beth Roby of Decatur and Ella Clark of Danville.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, August 21, 2014, at 1 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Delashaw officiating. The family will gather with friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
www.roselawnfhandcemetery.com
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
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September 3, 2014
Joe was great to work with. Great supervisor, difficult to say No to when asked to work extra hours. God Bless.
Carol Bradley Nashville,TN
September 3, 2014
enjoyed working with him at Southern Hills. He was there all 19 yrs that I worked. Never knew which shift to expect him. God Bless
SUSAN STAFFORD
September 2, 2014
I worked with Joe at Southern Hills. He was a great nurse and supervisor.You could always count on Joe!
Sharon Parker-Cavnar
August 29, 2014
Thank you all so much for your kind words about my brother, Joe. We will miss him everyday, but we know he is in a much better place. He did so much for so many people during his life. He truly loved being a nurse and caring for people. He was a very compassionate person and we are all so very proud of his accomplishments. We so appreciate your kindness shown during our loss of such a dear loved one, as Joe.
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August 23, 2014
I remember the first time I worked with Joe, he worked in our old CCU. He was
our CCU charge nurse. He did not stay in that position for long, because he
decided to take on the roll as the hospital nursing supervisor. I loved working
with Joe, when he would ask you to work an extra shift you could never tell
him no, because in return he would always make a way to return the favor.
My friend always RIP.
Jo Ann
August 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy and awesome nurse. I will treasure my memories of our time together at SHH.
Lynn Southard
August 22, 2014
I worked with Joe for years at Southern Hills Hospital. Joe could work any nursing position. He was so good at everything. But what I will remember is his friendship with all of us. We were all one big nursing family and Joe was a very special part of our lives.
only.
August 22, 2014
I work with Joe, many years. He was a great friend And great Nurse. And made the must Mac and Cheese . RIP Joe.
Bonita Cavender Nashville.
Kira C.
August 21, 2014
Thinking of his family during this time. I enjoyed working with Joe at Southern Hills.
Fanny Laoyan
August 21, 2014
I remember Joe way back 1996. We just moved back frm Cali. Just one easy to feel at home with / friendly supervisor. Always there to help. Thanks for all the sweet memories.
Glad we crossed paths.
Rest in eternal peace my friend. Until we meet again ???
Fanny Laoyan
August 21, 2014
I remember Joe way back 1996. We just moved back frm Cali. Just one easy to feel at home with / friendly supervisor. Always there to help. Thanks for all the sweet memories.
Glad we crossed paths.
Rest in eternal peace my friend. Until we meet again ???
Fanny Laoyan
August 21, 2014
I remember Joe way back 1996. We just moved back frm Cali. Just one easy to feel at home with / friendly supervisor. Always there to help. Thanks for all the sweet memories.
Glad we crossed paths.
Rest in eternal peace my friend. Until we meet again ???
pat matsen
August 21, 2014
I always enjoyed working with Joe. He was an amazing nurse and was always kind to everyone. The memorial at Southern Hills was very sentimental and brought back a lot of good memories.. i am sorry for his family
August 21, 2014
With sincere condolences in the loss of a wonderful man, Joe. We worked with Joe at Southern Hills Medical Center, and he was one of the kindest, sweetest,
compassionate people we knew. We have the fondest memories of him.
Mary Ahluwalia
August 21, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chris Staigl
August 21, 2014
Today at 1pm Southern Hills friends gathered at our Memory Garden to celebrate Joe's life. We started the ceremony with prayer and then everyone shared their favorite Joe memory. We ended with a moment of reflection. Joe was a remarkable man who left his footprint forever stamped on our lives. I will keep you all in my prayers.
August 21, 2014
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God fill
the void the you feel with His Heavenly presence.
Sincerely,
Gary King
Linda Anders
Laura Williams-Marcum
August 20, 2014
RIP sweet man.
American Heart Association
August 19, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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