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Garland Parker Obituary
PARKER, Garland L., Sr. Garland Leonard Parker, Sr., 68, of Bloomfield, departed this life on Saturday, (November 19, 2005). He was born on March 24, 1937 in Chesapeake, VA to Augustus and Hattie Parker. He attended school in Chesapeake, VA where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Eunice (Coker) Parker. He served in the U.S. army until he was released with an honorable discharge. In 1965, Garland Parker moved to Hartford, where he made it his home. He was employed at Pratt & Whitney from 1965-1993 until he had to take an early retirement due to illness. Garland Parker was a faithful member of Christ Church of Deliverance. To cherish fond memories of his life, he leaves, his beloved wife of 48 years, Eunice Parker; his sons, Jay and wife Jenean Parker, Garland Jr. and wife Jacqui Parker, Gerald Parker, Stephen and wife Antoinette Parker, Tracy and wife Sondra Parker, James and wife Jelenne Parker; 14 grandchildren; many sisters and brothers primarily in Connecticut and Virginia; along with a host of other relatives, friends, and a church family that will miss him dearly. A Home Going Service will be held Fri., Nov. 25, 7 p.m. at Christ Church of Deliverance, located at 159 Blue Hills Avenue, in Hartford, (wake at 6 p.m.). Henry L. Fuqua FuneraI Service has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Riana Parker
October 30, 2006
I am sorry we didn't get to spend more time together. See you in heaven.
Love,
Your Grand Daughter Always
Riana J. Parker
Larrie Jones
January 23, 2006
Mrs. Parker & Family, I send my sincere and deepest sympathy during your time of lost. I certainly will miss Mr. Parker. God knows best. Well I'm still over here stationed in Hawaii and I am sorry I wasn't able to attend his homegoing service. May God continue to Bless you and your family. My wife and I will keep your family in our prayers...
Love
Scott & Family
Deborah Tiggett-Jones
December 22, 2005
To the Parker family
I was really surprise to see that Parker had pass away to be with the Lord.
Parker was a really Great man we work together at PWA for alot of years.
My Prayer are with the family. The family be strong in the Lord and He will strength you.
Rhonda Ward
November 28, 2005
I have so many fond memories of Pop. His life was a testament to his character as a man of standards. He will be sorely missed.
Frank and Emma Henry
November 26, 2005
Sister Parker & Family, you are in our prayers during this hour of sorrow. You have our deepest sympathy. May God bless you all and keep you.
Yours in Christ,
Pamela Brown
November 26, 2005
To Jay Parker and family
Prayers of comfort, support and wisdom go out to all of you at this difficult time.
Pamela Brown
Betty Clancy
November 24, 2005
Sis. Parker and family, Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Love, Betty & Andrew Clancy, Jr.
Timothy Gaines
November 24, 2005
Mr parker was one of the people you just liked being around and talking to,he was always so nice and had plenty of stories to tell you,ill miss him very much but ill sure never forget him because he gave me the oportunity to know him and his family especially his son tracey who is one of my closes dearest friends,hell have my simpathy always and friendship.
Sis Judith B. Gilfort
November 24, 2005
2 CORINTHIANS 5:1
...we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
To Sis Parker and family, my prayers are with you durning this time of sorrow, that you know, God Cares.
Much Love
o.c. & mary crittenden
November 24, 2005
our sympathy and prayers. he was a friend and brother. God bless you.
Randall McNealy
November 24, 2005
Sending my condolences to Tracy and the Parker family. Well wishes, love you all. Randy.
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