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Joshua Parker Obituary

JOSHUA MARK PARKER was born February 28, 1977 in Lake Jackson, Texas to the union of Mark and Nancy Parker. Josh went home to be with his Lord on July 20, 2003 at the young age of 26 years. His wonderful smile and great hugs were his trademarks, but his love for his family will remain forever. His trials and tribulations have made us all stronger. He is survived by his father, Mark Parker and wife, Carol; mother, Nancy Parker; brothers, Blake Parker and wife, Angie, Jeremy Nunez, Seth Parker, and Andrew Parker; sister, Brandy Nunez; grandparents, Dean Parker, Kitty Parker, and Jean and Don Keith; uncle, Benny Parker and wife, Debbie; aunts, Diana Parker, Jane Scott, Carolyn McGehee, and husband, Bobby; cousins, Emily McGehee, Elaine McGehee, Stacey Parker, and Michelle Parker, as well a numerous other family members and friends. The Parker family will join together with their friends for visitation on Thursday, July 24, 2003 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at the funeral home. A service of thanksgiving for Josh's life will be held on Friday, July 25, 2003 at 10:00am in the chapel of Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Lintelman, officiating. Following the service Josh will be laid to rest in the gardens of Klein Memorial Park on F.M. 2920 in Tomball. Contributions in Josh's memory may be made to the Histiocytosis Association of America, 72 East Holly Avenue Suite 101, Pitman, New Jersey 08071.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 24, 2003.

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Blake

February 23, 2024

I miss you little brother

Vanessa Gonzles

July 28, 2003

Dear Mark and Family,



I am praying for you. God is stronger than our strongest foe. Cast all you cares on him and he will give you strength.



He who is in you is greater than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4





Prayerfully yours,



Vanessa Gonzales,

TASO-Houston Chapter

Janet Fox

July 24, 2003

Dear Nancy and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Take Care and God be with you.



Janet Fox

SHARON ARNOLD

July 24, 2003

Mark,



I am sadden to hear of your lose. I will pray that the Lord provide strengh to you and your family.





God Bless

margot cooper

July 24, 2003

Mark,



May you and your family find peace knowing that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May your precious memories of Josh live in your hearts forever. He's flying with the angels and at peace forever.



We love you,



Jim, Margot, Katelyn & Kelsey

Amy Burgy Claxton

July 24, 2003

Dear Nancy and family:



You are in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy you are a wonderful mom and a great lady. Keep your chin up.



Love, Amy Claxton

Keith Kimmel

July 24, 2003

Mark:

May the Lord's presence and His eternal love constantly be with you and your family during this trying time! If there is anything that you might need, please do not hesitate to ask! We love you!



Keith, Jeff, and Mikey Kimmel

Roy and Theda Kimmel

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