Ethan Parker

Ethan Parker CHARLOTTE - Ethan Parker of Charlotte, NC, died on March 28, 2018, in the midst of his second semester at Champlain College in Burlington, VT. He came into the world on his own terms, three weeks early on December 13, 1999, not bothering to wait for the doctor. He was an adventurous boy, and unafraid of the unknown. He was also caring and empathetic, and always knew whether a hug or a word or even a joke would be just the right balm to soothe any hurts. He was such a smart man, and we used to joke that he would end up ruling the world one day. His sense of humor was wry and sometimes misunderstood. His laugh was deep and rumbled from his chest like thunder in the spring. Ethan loved deeply, and he touched the lives of so many people. Our lives will always be darker now, without his light in our lives. Ethan leaves behind his parents, step-parents, two brothers, two sisters, grandparents, aunts, cousins, more friends than he knew, one plotting black cat, and one big fat cow cat. A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Project Semicolon in his name.