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Shawn Parker Obituary
HARLAN — Shawn Corey Parker, 41, Lexington, KY, formerly of Harlan went to be with his Savior, Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the St. Joseph East Hospital, Lexington.
Shawn was a loving, devoted father, an avid tennis player and trained in jiu jitsu for over 20 years. He was a 1992 graduate of Harlan High School, he graduated from LMU in 1997 with honors. Most recently, he enjoyed coaching his daughter's basketball teams. He loved a challenge, was so competitive and had a passion for helping others. He was a member of Crossroads Christian Church, Lexington, KY.
Shawn was preceded in death by his grandparents, Otis & Ethelene Parker, Herschel & Naomi Bargo, and his father, Gary Parker.
He is survived by his two loving daughters, Chase and Campbell, their mother, Beth Parker, all of Lexington. He is also survived by his mother, Bobbie Bargo Parker (Lexington), step-father, Greg Miles of (Eolia), a brother Travis Parker (Jennifer) and their children Cy and Isla, and sister Ashley Parker and daughter Bella (Lexington). He also had a host of extended family members and special friends.
Visitation will be held at Harlan Baptist Church, 102 W. Mound Street, Harlan, KY Friday, January 23, 6 - 8:00pm.
Funeral will be held at Harlan Baptist Church, Saturday, January 24, 12:00 pm , with Rev. Arnold Martin officiating.
Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery, Keith, KY.
Pallbearers will be Alfi & Sherif Guindi, Renzo Lopez, Brian Miniard, Bobby Smith, Tyrone Fitzgerald, Al Thomas, and Jimbo Collins.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Four Seasons MMA and his tennis club friends.
Memorials are suggested to the Parker Children Memorial Fund via Chase Bank, Lexington, KY or to the funeral home with to help with funeral expenses, PO Box 763, Harlan, KY 40831.
Condolences may be left at www.aljfh.com.
Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Parker Family.
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Stephen and Lisa Conn
February 17, 2015
Continued prayers for God to provide peace and comfort for Shawn's children and family.
Daniel Anderson
January 29, 2015
I am at a loss for words. I remember Shawn and I playing and training for tennis for many years at LMU. He was a great friend to me. He will be greatly missed! My prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Jo Wallen
January 26, 2015
Praying for family
Judy Williams
January 25, 2015
Bobbi I am at loss for words I use to cut Shawn's hair and he was such a kind and caring young man, his smile was one that is to be remembered. I pray your faith in God will help you to get through this most sorrowful time in your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family God Bless each of you.
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Robert Bob Williams
January 25, 2015
Bobbi I am so sorry for the loss of your son. You are in my prayers.
Amanda Elliott n Todd Holden
January 24, 2015
Rest in peace my brother. We all need to rejoice because GOD called our brother home.Thank the LORD that we know he made it.My family & I will be praying for all the family. Amanda wanted so bad to be there but she just was released from the hospital. We send our condolences.
Joe Crawford
January 24, 2015
Prayers to all the family. I will be forever greatfull for Shawn's help during my career. RIP my old MMA friend. God Bless You.
William Duff
January 24, 2015
So sorry Bobbi just found out today.
Patti Clark
January 24, 2015
Our hearts go out to Shawn's family. Praying for you to have peace and understanding.
Valerie Body
January 24, 2015
Bobbie ,my heartfelt prayer are with u and yours,my daughter Amanda went to they same gym as Shawn she sends her love as well.We love u.Heaven just keeps getting better
January 23, 2015
So sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort, peace and strength during this time. The Guyns.
Angela Santosh Saxena
January 23, 2015
Many prayers to the Parker family. I have many fond childhood memories of Shawn and his dear mother, Bobbie. May God watch over you all. I pray for peace and understanding in this difficult hour. All our love, Angela Saxena, Suresh Saxena, and Family
Jack McClung
January 23, 2015
Rest in Peace Shawn, you will always be remembered by me
Corrine Kirkland
January 23, 2015
Bobbie, Travis and Ashley, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with during this heartbreaking time. Love you all....
Rebecca Mercer
January 22, 2015
I met Shawn five years ago and was most impressed by his endless love and desire to help his family and strangers. My prayers are with his family and I hope they find comfort that he at peace with his Father and dad.
January 22, 2015
Bobbie, I can't begin to put into words how sorry I am for this heartbreaking loss. You and your family will remain in my prayers.
I love you,
Denise Haynes
Pat Graves
January 22, 2015
Psalms 23
Michelle Carr
January 22, 2015
I'm so sory for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Shawn's family.
Ranji Stewart
January 22, 2015
All of you have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard this devastating news. I pray for you all to find strength to make it through this. God Bless you all :)
January 22, 2015
I am so very sorry... my heart aches for all of you. Shawn will be fondly remembered forever. Prayers for all of you..... love you.
Shaun Miller
January 22, 2015
Bobbie. My prayers go out to you and your family! As you once gave me in your words to " Be Strong" may God give you the strength to do such during this time.
Kim Lear
January 22, 2015
Bobbie my heart goes out to you and the family. Shawn will be missed by many. He was a wonderful person. Prayers for you and the family.
Stanley Surber
January 22, 2015
Bobbie I am so sorry for your. Prayers and may God be with you.
Buddy Watson
January 21, 2015
Shawn was a wonderful person. He had a smile that was priseless. He will be missed by his many friends and those that knew him in the tennis world...he loved to play...
Tyrone Sparks
January 21, 2015
Prayers to the Family! I am at a loss for words to describe how much I thought of Shawn! Loved him like a brother! God has him home! Prayers to you all God Bless!
Carol Miniard
January 21, 2015
Ashley ,Bobbie and family,
May God give you strength
to get you all thru this heartbreaking time. May God
comfort each and everyone of your hearts!
Love,
Carol Miniard and Susan
Tammy Forester
January 21, 2015
Bobbie and family, my heart is breaking for you! I have such wonderful memories of Shawn. He always had that wonderful smile that would light up a room. May God wrap you in His arms and carry you through the coming days and all the days after. Prayers and love Joel and Tammy Forester
Tessa Carty
January 21, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Shawn was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Carol Miniard
January 21, 2015
Ashley ,Bobbie and family,
May God give you strength
to get you all thru this heartbreaking time. May God
comfort each and everyone of your hearts!
Love,
Carol Miniard and Susan
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