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Patricia
April 4, 2024
Eight years and still Always Present in memories, thoughts, remembering the life examples, with words of encouragement, knowledge, inspiration and wisdom still echoing, endlessly Big Bro!
Lil Sis Trish
Walter Jordan
April 4, 2021
I miss you my dear brother, friend and teammate! I often reflex on our wonderful times, memories, fun, conversations, and journey together! RIP Dreamer! I’ll see ya later! LOVE YA MAN! ❤
Fred Mcculloch
April 4, 2020
Miss Y0u
Jeffrey Powers
July 29, 2016
So sad to hear of Eugene's passing. What a great guy, too soon gone. I met him several times when my Dad coached his HS ALLSTAR team and as a contemporary at Purdue and the Krannert School. He was way before his time bridging races, cultures, religions and "identities". He was absolutely the Gold Standard for how the athletes at Purdue interacted with the student body, faculty and administration. He'll be sorely missed.
On behalf of the Purdue Alumni Association and the Boilermaker Business Exchange Hall of Fame Committee, we have voted Eugene into our first class to be honored/celebrated at an awards ceremony in Indianapolis at the end of Sept. Is there someone from the family I can work with to ensure his inspirational life story is honored appropriately and coordinate family participation in the celebration?
Please contact Jeff Powers, Purdue BSM '79 ([email protected]/317-313-2655)
God Bless Eugene and may he be seated at the right hand of the Lord.
May 30, 2016
You're up in Heaven making a difference like you did here. Thinking of you this Memorial Day and the effect you had on all of us.
May 20, 2016
My condolences for the lost of your love one. May God comfort the family at this time.
Deborah Parker
May 6, 2016
Still Hard to believe I'm reading this about you Brother I NEVER STOPPED THINKING ABOUT MAMA & Daddy's passing - now you -I know you all are in a much Better place- but what makes it hard for me to get thru this / you All were perfect in my eyes/ I had very Special relationships with the three of you - it's just that I'm missing and gonna miss your presence here on this earth / I knew this day would come- BUT WOOOOW !! What gives me Joy is to know You are With Mama&Daddy Just MISSIN you Guys like Crazy - but Ima be alright - I can here you now telling me in a nice Respecful way ' You'll figure it out'
Gilda Sloan Perry
May 5, 2016
My heart is sadden.. just learn of the pasting of a good friend of mine.
I am going go miss him leaving me voice messages.......Praying for you.
[email protected]
Brenda Ferguson
April 21, 2016
I met Eugene at Purdue and knew from when I first had a conversation with him, that he was a special person and would go on to do great things. He is a shining light that has gone out way too soon. My prayers are with his family. RIP my friend, you will never be forgotten
Jaquala robert Mckinnie
April 19, 2016
Love you cause .you will always be missed. Our condolences to our cousins for da lost of your father may go bless your hearts
Judy (Kohlmeyer) Strasen
April 18, 2016
I was a classmate of Eugene's at Concordia. He was a person of incredible integrity all through high school. He was humble, worked hard and managed to stay centered in spite of all the buzz around him. He went on to lead and inspire others throughout his career. Gone much too soon. My condolences to his wife and family. Rest in God's merciful arms, Eugene.
kim story
April 17, 2016
rest in peace no more pain
Levi Bradley
April 17, 2016
Parker was a gift from God to many he was Truly a blessing and inspiration to us all. He's always been the standard to follow
Glenn Bailey
April 16, 2016
My brother Kipp and I said that we have never heard anyone say any thing negative about Eugene. He denied himself and was God's servant. He never let success change him. He stayed the same over the years. What a great example he has set. Eugene has set examples of how to be a good man. To the family I am sorry for your loss. I miss Eugene already but knowing he is with God is special. He has inspired me.
Kaye Bunn
April 16, 2016
Brandon
I am so sorry for your great loss you and your Family have suffered. Always honor your Dad with the life skills he has taught you. You are a good man and I see his reflection in you already.
Always know that you and your family will be in my prayers in the difficult days to come.
Kaye Bunn(Kyle,Jordan's mom)
McKenzie Family
April 15, 2016
Some twenty years ago, like yesterday, we remember Eugene walking into our home and giving our son his first opportunity as a young legal professional fresh out of law school. We knew Eugene was a special Christian man the moment he walked through our door. We treasure his life and his ability to mentor young men to do positive things in society. From the entire McKenzie family, "Bravo Eugene" on a life of service, a life well lived.
tina goings
April 15, 2016
To Ray and the family, you have our deepest sympathy on the passing of Eugene, I remember being in the Children's choir with him at Union Baptist, I would always tell him to sing louder! He was an awesome and humble person, anyone that had the honor to know him was truly Blessed, he will truly be missed by not only the sports world but in our world! May GOD Bless his wife and children and his family. I thank you all for sharing this awesome man with all of us! tina goings and family.
Cecil and Deanie Johnson
April 15, 2016
What a privilege to worship alongside the patriarch of the Parker family. Teaching him in bible school was always entertaining & I learned much from him and Roosevelt's contributions. He remained a jokester, always coming through with a quiet punchline. Keeping June, his children, and the balance of the Parker family in our prayers.
Marcella Diane BANKS
April 15, 2016
TO THE FAMILY OF EUGENE PARKER WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY MAY THE LORD EMBRACE YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME .MAY GOD BLESS YOU .
Trish and Moe Thompson
April 15, 2016
From the Carolinas to Las Vegas, Eugene would always say, Lil Sis, I'm only a phone call away. We were not biological siblings, but Eugene is Big Bro and Trish is Lil Sis. When my Birthday comes on Tuesday, I know I'll still wait for his Happy Birthday Lil Sis phone call.
June (Mrs. Parker) beautiful wife of Eugene (Mr. Parker), your beautiful children, Austin, Brandon, Eugene Jr., Solomon and Tai, and family, your husband and father was a wonderful man, exceptional human being, and, an extended family member to so many of us who were Blessed to have him enter into and remain in our lives, regardless of the reason(s).
We shall forever reflect upon his compassionate spirit, encouraging, inspiring, logical and uplifting conversations filled with infinite wisdom, his considerate, kind and respectful manners and his unique way of making us feel cared about and loved as if we were his own flesh and blood. Eugene had a gentle and understanding way in which to provide each of us with Life and Living' lessons of Life.
Regardless, if you were a young person seeking advice and direction, or, the parent of a young person aspiring to understand the business workings of the sports world, Eugene made it clear for anyone to understand through his conversations and instructions.
Even when Eugene would say, We all have choices. For example, your choices to consider when you wake up in the morning and before you get out of bed may be: Do you want to roll over or roll out? and, then he went on to explain all the different variables on how to accomplish both in productive and successful ways.
Yes, Eugene has always been only' a phone call away but, if I could have the special honor and privilege to have one more phone call, I wouldn't hang up the phone because I'm not ever saying, Bye Bye, Big Bro as your voice lingers in my thoughts and shall always remain as the voice of wisdom when I consider choices and decisions that I make.
From Our Family to Yours, we shall Forever Love the Parker Family . . .
Trish and Moe Thompson and Family
Cleophus and Janie Stephens
April 15, 2016
To June and family. We are praying for you to feel the peace that passes all understanding in knowing that our loved Eugene is safe in the tender keeping of Our Lord. May love and peace abide with you all always.
Marva & Annanias Brooks
April 15, 2016
Eugene and I shared the same uncle and first cousins Because of this I also considered him part of my family. Our heart and prayers go out to the Parker family. May he find peace in our Heavenly father's arms.
Linda Fincher
April 15, 2016
Eugene you were truly a Blessing and a friend. God said Well done my faithful servant.
Gloria Miller/Speigner/Forte'
April 15, 2016
Condolences to the family and friends of Eugene Parker. Our family home was next door to his grandmother on Eliza Street. Growing up I remember Eugene as being a kind, loving grandson. Over the years whenever our paths met he would keep me updated on how she was doing up until her passing. Like his grandmother he too was a very kind hearted person. He will be truly missed.
RIH
Beverly Harris
April 15, 2016
Eugene....you've touch many lives.God said well done my faithful servant.RIHEAVEN, Family I'm praying for your strength and comfort,hold onto God's unchanging hand.
Pat Green
April 14, 2016
Eugene was a wonderful young man. I remember him from my Sunday School class at Union Baptist. My prayers and sympathy to all of his family.
Marva Crawford
April 14, 2016
To my childhood friend and her children. No words can express what I felt when I heard about Eugenes' passing. I wont't tell you I know how you feel because that is something no one can say. I will keep you all in my prayers, and the love and peace of God be with you.
Marc Hayden
April 14, 2016
Gene and I were college "roomies" our senior year at Purdue. He will be remembered for always asking about my parents when we visited. He went out of his way several times over the years to stop in Plymouth and visit. I can't add anymore to the already glowing tributes given this man and my friend. Thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time.
Shelia Wilson-Carswell
April 13, 2016
To Eugene Parker's Family: I have known Eugene, since childhood although our paths rarely crossed, but whenever I'd see Eugene, he was always the same pleasant spoken man he always was....I'm so sorry to hear of his passing and I'm praying that GOD, will give his family the peace that only he can give knowing he is in a place of "HEAVENLY PEACE AND SMILING DOWN AT HIS LOVING WIFE AND CHILDREN".....GOD BLESS YOU ALL.....SHELIA WILSON-CARSWELL
Michael L. Wilson
April 13, 2016
To Eugene Parker's Wife, Children, and Family Members, May GOD Bless You All, during this "Tremendous Loss of A Great Man"....Eugene and I, use to play basketball as kids at Weisser Park, and throughout the years whenever our paths would cross he was still the same down to earth person, as he was during our youth. Please hold onto all of the many memories you all were Blessed to have made down through the years, knowing "GOD HAS SAID: COME MY SON TO MY KINGDOM, YOUR WORK HERE IS FINISHED, AND WELL DONE, COME THAT YE MAY HAVE REST, PEACE, AND EVERLASTING LIFE"....GOD BLESS US ALL....MICHAEL L. WILSON
Jay & Becky Woods & Tim Carswell
April 13, 2016
Our hearts goes out to the Parker family. You are all in our prayers
Walter Jordan
April 13, 2016
To June, the children and family...our hearts and prayers go out to each of you! No doubt each of you lost an amazing husband, father, uncle, brother-n-law, cousin, man...as Dreamer was a man's man, a leader's leader, mentor and loyal/trusted friend and brother! Love Ya Guys! #GoneToSoon! #RIPDreamer!
Celeste Love
April 12, 2016
There are times in life when you remember your childhood, friends and families that became a part of your life and its memories. What an amazing man... Prayers and love to Eugene's family, especially June and the kids.
Wendy Woods & family
April 12, 2016
June, Prayers for you & your family in the lost of a great man, husband, father & friend. His is missed.RIH
Adicia Tisdale
April 12, 2016
My condolences goes out to the Parker family you will be missed by many RIH you wont be forgotten!!
Julius & Carol Stephens
April 12, 2016
To June and the children, Carol and I are praying for you as you go through this time of separation from Eugene. Eugene had victory in life and death, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Stay Encouraged!
Julius and Carol Stephens
Dwight Howard
April 11, 2016
Our prayers and thoughts go out to June and the Parker family. I spent the best four years of my life on a daily basis growing up with Eugene and the Purdue University Basketball Team. Eugene (Dream ) was a big brother to me as we spent four years together. I will always treasure the times that we spent together. R I P Dream
April 11, 2016
Our prayers go out to the Parker family !! I spent four of the best years of my life at Purdue sharing each day with Eugene (Dream ) on the Purdue Basketball team. Eugene taught me alot
about what life had in store for each of us and how we need to be prepared. Eugene was like a brother to me and I will always be grateful for the memories.
Dwight "Woody" Howard
Donald Gray
April 11, 2016
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Parker family.Thank you Eugene for all the support you have given to my son's over the years. RIP
Stella Kizer & Entire Kizer, Walker family
April 11, 2016
June, I remember Eugene when he was Big Brother to my Nephew, Jermaine Mcgraw. During that time, my Nephew drowned. You and Eugene where right there with my sister, Rosie Mcgraw holding her hand. Years later, after all of his success, he was that same person that was Big Brother to my Nephew. May GOD bless and keep you and the family. Our prayers and condolences to you! Sincerely,
The Frierson Family
April 11, 2016
A William Shakespeare quote says "the meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away". Mr. Parker was a giving man operating in his purpose. He touched so many lives and his legacy will live on among many. May God's Comfort and Peace be abundant during this very difficult time.
Donald Hollins
April 11, 2016
Remember the first time I meet Eugene as kids in my fathers(Cyclone)boys club he was 12 years old and we later attended Concordia together I always admired him he was what all expiring young basketball players wanted to be which was the best this city had ever seen. Eugene became one of the best role models Fort Wayne has seen and his work ethic was second to none he will truly be missed. My prayers go out to June and his family RIP Dinky
Lee Thomas (Kelly) Wilson
April 11, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with Wife June and the kids in your time of grief May your memories bring you comfort and joy. Eugene was a Life Coach to many of us. Thanks Eugene
April 11, 2016
Job 34:10 is nice to know about God.
Alonzo Craig
April 11, 2016
I will miss you and our heartfelt conversations. I am very happy that you thought of me as your friend. God bless June and the family !!
Tammy Parker
April 11, 2016
It just doesn't seem real.
You are gone way too soon.
I'll miss hearing your voice.
"Hey Tam it's your brother"
But I can still hear it as plain as day.
I'm glad every conversation we had rather phone or text ended with
Love you.
And now that's how I'm ending my conversations. Because you never know when you'll have a chance to tell someone again.
Love you Dinky !!
#morethanjustabrother
Jeffery Sosenheimer
April 11, 2016
To the man that was loving caring and true role model for all young men. RIP Eugene, you will be missed. God bless Everyone.
Mark Rody
April 11, 2016
To entire family, please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Gene, father and husband. My life is better having known Gene and the entire family. May God give you comfort in this time of loss, through Jesus' name, Amen.
Ronald! .Connie Jackson
April 11, 2016
We love u and keeping u in our prayers.
April 11, 2016
With heartfelt condolences to the Parker family. May you receive comfort from God and the Holy Scriptures. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17
~DHR
Ashley Kluesner
April 11, 2016
Sorry for your loss Eugene Jr. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jelena Ljoljic
April 10, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patrick/Pamela Randolph
April 10, 2016
Love and prayers. May the God of peace be your comfort.
Fredrick /Tina D Benson
April 10, 2016
June our prayers go out to you and your Family in this difficult time my God give you strength.
Wayne Brewer
April 10, 2016
Sincere condolences to the Parker and Richards families. The communities in Atlanta and Fort Wayne have lost a giant leader. He was truly special and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Beverly Senter
April 10, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Roland Allison
April 10, 2016
A man loved by all. A true man of God. I had the pleasure of worshipping with Eugene at Summit Church. Heaven is rejoicing because he is with family. A man who no one had anything bad about. He was above reproach. God welcomed him into Heaven. Where he is walking down the streets of gold. Rest in peace my brother.
Jesse and Tonya Jackson
April 10, 2016
Our prayers are with the Parker family. It was an honor to know Eugene as a brother and friend. He was always a great example and role model and we will cherish the memories of the great times we spent together.
April 10, 2016
Our prayers are with family and friends during
this difficult time.
Norman and Pernella Stewart
April 10, 2016
Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Norman and Pernella Stewart
Wilson. Essie. Petty
April 10, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of your loss,we pray you find peace and comfort. may God bless the entire family.
Aaron and Arvis Boone
April 10, 2016
Thanks Eugene for your trailblazing spirit and example as a humble soft spoken leader who led by example and action. You will be truly missed my friend. Prayers go out to the the family in your home going...
Phillip & Denise Blanks
April 10, 2016
Our prayers for Holy Spirit to Comfort you and for you all to feel His Peace & Presence are with you, June, children & family!
Darrell Allison
April 10, 2016
Love you Dinky. Condolences to the family, including extended family, many who are cherished lifetime friends of the Allison family.
Derrick Dennis
April 10, 2016
R.I.P my friend. You ran your race well. God Bless Eugene's family. He was a fantastic man and child of God!
Roger Smith
April 10, 2016
To the family all heart felt thoughts go out to Eugene's Wife June an the kids .we have lost a great Man in all forms I will always remember all that he has done for my family especially with all the help an advise that he's given my two son Rod an Jaylon Smith cousin Eugene I will miss our conversations about the kids an life really just the simple hey what up Cuz.that we would share.thank you for just being you R.I.H fam.until we meet again!!!
Ann & Willie Pearson / Wormbly
April 10, 2016
May Jehovah , continue to watch over the Parker Family , Prayers going out, R.I. Heaven ( Dinky ).... Ann ( Wormbly ) Pearson
DeLois Sanders
April 10, 2016
My prayers go to the Family,It was a pleasure to know you in grade school at Mc Culloch, May you Rest In Heaven, You'll never know how deeply you will be missed!
Ray Odom
April 10, 2016
I will miss you Parker
Phillip Sarrazine
April 10, 2016
To all of Eugene's family, friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, may God give us all comfort, peace, and strength in our loss. He touched all of our lives and will always be missed. God bless and help us all, in Jesus name, amen.
Monica Fields
April 10, 2016
RIP Eugene Parker
April 10, 2016
To June and children,
May the peace of God continue to be with you all during this difficult time. I will miss the hugs from Eugene when we were at church.
Peggy Stephens-Williams
Mike Steele
April 10, 2016
Eugene...you were a great teammate...and you never changed..from your first day on the Purdue campus...to the last time we visited after the Maryland game..You were simply the best!..ms
Ernestine Stephens/family
April 10, 2016
Condolences to the family..❤
Regina Simmons
April 10, 2016
To the family of Eugene Parker....You are in my prayers. Eugene left a legacy for the world to see that anything is possible by letting God lead and direct the path.
DWILETTE HOSKINS
April 10, 2016
TO A LONG TIME FRIEND. ALWAYS A KIND HEARTED PERSON. REST IN PEACE.
Arbreyse (Acie) Chapman
April 10, 2016
Through Step Father, Eddie Parker, I came to know of Eugene and of course all the glory he was given by God through his achievements. My sympathy and sincere condolences goes out to the families for their tremendous loss and may God bless them with healing as only He can, may he rest in complete peace in Heaven, God bless.......!!
Sheila/Alvin Murdock
April 10, 2016
Praying for the family as you go through this difficult time Our neighborhood has suffered a huge loss and we hurt along with you We are all so proud of Eugene aka Dinky and all of his accomplishments Even though he was known worldwide and more famous than we even knew he remained humble and we love him even more for that Eugene will truly be missed by all that have been blessed to know him
Anthony Ridley
April 10, 2016
To my cousin Eugene, though we didn't see each other much after high school. Your star shown bright enough for me to see exactly where you were. Continue to watch over all of as you join the father in your rightful place. Cousin Tony
michael gregory
April 10, 2016
Rest in peace you will be truly missed
Willie Clarence Suttle
April 10, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family of a great man that has left us much too soon. May your faith, memories and friends be a source of comfort to you. My prayers are with you. Sincerely,
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