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Nathan Parker Obituary

Nathan Parker was born on January 6, 1938 in Vossburg, Mississippi and passed away as a result to a motor vehicle accident on September 16, 2014. He graduated from Shady Grove High School in Heidelberg, Mississippi. He served in the United States Army and went straight to business school and received his degree in Business Administration. He worked at Owens-Illinois Glass Company for 26 years until his retirement. He was a faithful member of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church where he sang in the male choir. Loving husband of 57 years to Ruth Parker, father of Elaine Parker Gavin (late Clifton), grandfather of Knarvia Parker, brother of Louvader Parker Jenkins (Charles) and James Parker, Sr. (Betty), son of the late James and Mariah Parker. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 3320 Louisa Street, New Orleans, LA for 10:00 A.M. Visitation will begin at 8:00 A.M. Pastor Isaac Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, NOLA. Online guestbook: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 24 to Sep. 26, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Nathan Parker

16 Entries

Dianne sutton

October 1, 2014

Sorry for your losssuch a kind man

CYNTHIA PARKER

September 27, 2014

TO THE PARKER FAMILY MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR DEEPEST TIMES, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS. NATHAN WAS A GOOD SPIRIT MAN AND MAY HIS MEMORIES REMAIN IN YOUR HEART AND SPIRIT.

September 27, 2014

To the Parker Family,We are so sorry to hear about Nathan.You all are in our prayers.Sallie,Shawn,Shane,Shakari,and Shakera Hayes

Jean Dase Reed

September 27, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

September 27, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

DUFFIE MILLS

September 26, 2014

TO THE FAMILY OF MY DEAREST COUSIN I KNOW THAT ALL OF US WILL MISSED HIS SMILE AND THE JOKIES AND STORIES HE WOULD TELL ABOUT OUR FAMILY HISTORY.I REMEMBER WHEN I WORK AT THE VA HOSPITAL HE WOULD ALWAYS COME BY TO SEE ME.WHEN ANYONE IN THE FAMILY WAS SICK HE WOULS COME BY TO SEE THEM LIKE WHEN HIM AND HIS BROTHER CAME BY TO SEE LARRY FUNCHES THE LAST WEEK OF HIS LIFE. NATH WILL SEE ALL HIS FAMILY IN HEAVEN I KNOW HE IS THERE. LOVE YOUR COU DUFFIE JEAN.

Patsy Davenport-Cook

September 26, 2014

To The Parker Family:

May the love and peace that comes from God abide, during your hour of bereavement.

September 26, 2014

To the family of Bro. Nathan Parker. Words cannot express how we feel for the loss of your love one. We've known Bro. Parker to be a great man who would always have something good to say and of laughter. A good person, yes He was. We will miss Him too. Just know that our prayers and thoughts are there to help you through the days ahead. The loss may be unbearable, but the memories are forever sweet. Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalms 14:7-3. We Love you all. Stay Strong and Hold on to God's unchanging hands. Bro. Irvin Randall Jr. & Family.

Elliott Douse

September 26, 2014

My Condolences To You Ruth,& The Rest Of The Parker Family. May God With Nate On His New Journey. R.I.P. My Brother

September 26, 2014

Juses love his followers. He is saying welcome home. Cousin you will be misses so as my father, Johnny boy. From: Cousin Kitty

Pat Bryant

September 26, 2014

Matthew 5:16 reads “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven”.

Nathan Parker lived a Christian life, a life of service. Long live the spirit of Nathan Parker. His transitioning into the spirit world gives pause to the leaders of Justice and Beyond to take note of a life of purpose dedicated to the advancement of African-Americans and all people.

Nate, as he was affectionately called, believed in the power of organizing and strength in unity. He was a union man, and pushed for all workers to ban together for better wages and benefits. He was dedicated to making his community know the dangers of the contaminated soil beneath their homes and how to unify and save their community from the associated health risks. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. There was nothing Nate would not do for family. Nate was a friend to all who were friendly and a foe to all, as he would say, apprehended him, his community, family or friends. His foes were often afraid.

Nate was my friend, and companion. Along with Rev. Avery C. Alexander and others, Nate, who some called Mr. Parker, he helped build a Movement to save Press Park from the hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface. Nate's heroic efforts helped close Moton School, helped bring the EPA to reconsider making Press Park a superfund site, and made the EPA propose a $29 million buy out of Press Park homes. When the City of New Orleans turned down the EPA proposal Nate kept organizing the lawsuit. When the named plaintiffs won their case, Mr. Parker kept organizing to get all residents paid.

During the 1990s I entrusted my children and others who organized a city-wide recycling program to Mr. Parker. He was their driver, bodyguard, and my confidant. He kept a watchful and protective eye on them, and often reported to their dismay what they were doing. Nate often sat at my kitchen table and would talk for hours to all who listened. Nate's life was dedicated to search and spread truth to achieve righteousness and justice. And he could spread the truth.

Long live the spirit of Nathan Parker as a beacon light for the generations.

Justice and Beyond is a coalition of community, business, religious, labor and youth leaders who are dedicated to the constant struggle for righteousness and justice. Two years ago Justice and Beyond began with a state-wide fight to get the Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court position to Justice Bernette Johnson. When Justice Johnson won the seat, Justice and Beyond kept organizing and remains to this day a coalition where New Orleans leaders gather weekly to decide approaches to improve our community. Nate was involved in J&B until his health failed.

Presented to the family September 25, 2014.

Pat Bryant
Co-Moderator (along with Rev. Dr. Dwight Webster pastor Christian Unity Baptist Church)

Horace Johnson

September 25, 2014

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Sonya Carter

September 25, 2014

He was here though not to stay A restless soul,he went away The peace within him could not be found until he left this earthly ground. The angels came to guide his way and led him to a resting place. They gently laid him within God's grace. Now there's peacefulness all around. And those who love him truly know He has found a place to rest abound with peace,love and happiness.

September 25, 2014

Jessie coleman

Ginny Finnegan

September 25, 2014

Ms Ruth, Elaine, Knarvia I am so sorry for your loss. I know there is nothing I can say to ease your pain. I pray the Good Lord above will hold you in his loving arms and hold you tight in this very sad time. I pray that you find some comfort in Mr Nate's Loving memories that he has given you all. He will be greatly missed but he is helping to build you a mansion of gold so one day you will be reunited in Heaven.

pearl horn

September 24, 2014

To aunt Ruth and family may the promise of enteral life strength and comfort the family.may the light of our lord and savior Jesus Christ comfort you all during this trying. it is my prayer that you will find piece in GOD words .to my family hold on to GoD unchanging hands.

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