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PARKER, Albert ALBERT N. "BUD" PARKER Albert N. "Bud" Parker, 76, son of William A. and Emmy N. Parker of Atlanta, GA, passed away at home on Friday, August 10, 2012. Born October 16, 1935, Bud graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology in 1958. While at Ga Tech, he was the captain of the tennis team, SEC doubles champion, president of his senior class, and member of ANAK. After serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy, he returned to the family business, Beck and Gregg Hardware, which later merged with Genuine Parts Company. After leaving GPC, he became a private investor. He also focused his time and energy on raising funds for, and personally contributing to, organizations he felt demonstrated his love of God, Country and his fellow man. He established the 507th PIR D-Day Exhibit at the Warner Robins' Museum of Aviation and financially enabled the production of three films honoring veterans, "D-Day: Down to Earth", "Papa said, We should never forget" and "WWII Flying ACE: Robert L. Scott". Bud loved God, his Family and treasured his many friends. He was grateful and proud for having been born an American with all the freedoms and opportunities this country provided. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Robin Rae Parker formerly of Birmingham, AL; daughter Emmy Parker Temples and her husband Joe and granddaughter Mollie; son Robert R. Parker; brother William A. Parker Jr.; nephews William A. Parker III and Richard C. Parker and niece Isobel Parker Mills. He encouraged others to develop a passion and then to persevere and become the best they could with their God given talents. He inspired many to soar and was always behind the scenes encouraging them to even greater heights. He always believed that something wonderful was about to happen and every communication ended with "The Best is Yet to Come". He was one of the best and will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. Services will be held on Monday, August 13, 2012 at 11 am at Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3525 Piedmont Road, NE Building 6, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30305, or a charity of your choice.
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petra hartlova
October 8, 2012
My prayers goes out to your family. Bud was fun and I enjoyed working out with him!! Petra
September 2, 2012
To the Parker Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. It has been 25 years since I worked with Bud at Cherokee Investments. His gentle manner, kindness, and generosity are only a few of the qualities that made him a wonderful family man, business owner, and leader in the community. I will always be grateful for the opportunity he gave me. May you find comfort in knowing that others have you in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Debra 'Grilliot' Seiple, Dublin, OH
Anne and Lew Hansen
August 30, 2012
Robin, we just heard about Bud's death - we were out of town that week. Please know we are thinking of you and your family and we always appreciated Bud's interest and enthusiasm for Georgia Tech and sharing the games with his friends.
Ed & Sally Hawie
August 17, 2012
Dear Robin, We are in Northern Michigan and just learned of your loss. Bud was a Great American in the truest sense of that term. I saw this on a trip led by him to the air base at Warner Robbins where he instilled patriotism in our teenagers. We mourn his loss and offer up our prayers for you and your family.
Tate Wright
August 15, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss.
Buck Buchanan
August 15, 2012
To the Parker Family,
Bud was a light in my day at the Sea Island Post Office when He and Percy would come "check the mail." His expressions of kindness were so appreciated as was the fun of razzing each other about the Yellow Jackets and the Dawgs. I'm truly sorry for your loss, but proud I got to know "A Great American." My Best Wishes.
Ellen Holland
August 14, 2012
Robin, We just heard the news and send our love, prayers and deepest sympathy to you and the family. We are in Maine and will call when I return. Much love, Ellen and Jack
Leonard & Thomas Gaj
August 13, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time, it was an honor to meet Bud at the 507th Reunion of 2011.
Leonard Gaj 507TH PIR, WWII
Thomas L. Gaj
Britney Barge
August 13, 2012
Dear Mrs. Parker, Robert and Emmy,
I'm so sorry to hear the news and apologize for not being at the funeral today. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to be there for you.
Sending you all my love,
Britney
Felton Norwood
August 13, 2012
Robin, Mary and I are out-of-town and have just learned about Bud. You and your children are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult and sad time. With much sympathy,
Shannon Somerville
August 13, 2012
Bud was such a wonderful man! He always had encouraging words for others and made you feel like a million bucks! I was so lucky to have worked for him these past 12 years.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks and months.
Nancy Pandolfi
August 13, 2012
Robin, you and Bud were so appreciated in our office. Your thoughtful "cookies" were a reminder of your kindness!
Prayers are with you in your loss of such a precious man.
Nancy Pandolfi, Sea Island Real Estate
Carolyn Gesualdo
August 13, 2012
So sorry to hear of Bud's passing. My heart goes out to his family. He was such a giving man. Being part of the Museum of Aviation 'family' I was on the receiving end with many Christmas CDs which I treasure. Keeping you in my prayers.
jennifer kelly
August 13, 2012
Emmy, what a great father your dad was! I will not forget him! Our love to you, Joe and Mollie, your dear mom and brother!
Carole Harrison
August 12, 2012
Robin, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I learned from reading the obituary and the messages of others that Bud was a wonderful person and that he lived each of his days to the fullest. I wish I could have known him personally, although I have met him through your letters all these years. Please know your Chi Omega sisters are thinking of you and your family.
Carole Hart Harrison
Bill Wischnewsky
August 12, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Mr bud he was truly a dear friend I enjoyed making his CDs for him every year he'll always have a special place in the heart of us all. He made all of us veterans feel special God bless you and your family
Anne Carson
August 12, 2012
Dear Robin, Emmy, and Robert,
As you know, we loved Bud, and I personally loved working with you and him on your house those many years ago. The obituary expressed his positive spirit in a beautiful way. I am sorry that because Jim and I are in Colorado, at the Cedars where we enjoyed many good times with you and Bud and the families, we will be unable to attend the service. Please accept our love and sympathy and take care of yourself. If I can be of assistance to you after we return, I hope you will not hesitate to call on me. Love, Anne Carson
Mary Mapp Anderson
August 12, 2012
Robin, I was so shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Bud. I will miss his wonderful smile and words of encouragement. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
D-Day -- Down to Earth -- a film to be remembered forever.
Patricia Lively-Camblin
August 12, 2012
Your family did so much to honor Veterans -- our families are truly blessed to have had Bud & Robin in our lives. We will never forget what they have done for all of us. Veterans were remembered every Christmas with a beautiful CD, DVD and so many other memories. Bud will be greatly missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with the Parker family.
August 12, 2012
We here at Sea Island are sadden by your loss, we loved Mr. Parker dearly he was a great man and will forever be in our hearts.
Beach Club Reception Desk
Mary Ransom
August 12, 2012
Mrs. Parker, I was sadden about Mr. Parker when I heard the news. Mr . Parker will be missed by all he touched in his life time. I just wanted to let you no that I have you and your family in my prayers. Take care of yourself and may God continue to Bless You. I hope to see you again one day at the Cloister.
August 12, 2012
Robin, I can't believe Bud is gone. He was one of the most upbeat, generous, and humble people I know. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Angie Allen
Julie P Montgomery
August 12, 2012
Dear Robin... I was shocked and saddened to hear about Bud. It makes me all the more thankful that I ran into the two of you not long ago at Lucy's Market. Arthur had fun dickering over the farm land I bought, and then Bud and I had fun laughing at Jimmy Ledford's antics! Good memories. God bless you and the children at this difficult time.
August 12, 2012
Robin, Brenda and I are saddened by Bud's death. He was always great company, and ,of course, a wonderful Ga. Tech fan and supporter.We will miss him. We extend our condolences to you and your family.
Brenda and Charlie Moseley
August 12, 2012
Robin, Holcombe and I were shocked to hear about Bud What a terrible loss for you and the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy and Holcombe
August 12, 2012
Robin, Was so shocked, as I saw the great photo of him in Northside Neighbor last week and remarked how handsome he still is and how much fun we had as youngsters. So sorry for your loss. Jay Pharr Jordan
Herb and Amy Kossover
August 12, 2012
Bud was a beautiful example of someone fulfilling their God given talents and purposes for His glory. Thank you Bud Parker for touching our lives in such a beautiful way.
August 12, 2012
My heart goes out to your entire family. Bud was my "across the street" neighbor years ago on Brighton Rd so we go a long way back. We continue to surround you now and in the months ahead. Deepest love Margaret Allen
Susan Stewart
August 12, 2012
His big smile and encouraging words will be so missed! He was a wonderful dear person and our family feels so blessed to have had him in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with Robin and the rest of the family!
August 12, 2012
Robin, our prayers are with you at this time. We are so sorry to hear about Bud. Thoughts will be with you in the coming weeks. Becky and Mitch Poole
Denise Farmer
August 11, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Mr. Parker served on our Governing Board and was always a perfect gentleman in everything he said or did. He will be greatly missed. Denise Farmer, Woodward Academy
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