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Ricky Parker Obituary
Ricky Parker, 64, passed away on April 10, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Ronald and Darryl.
Friends may call on Friday, April 20, 2018 from 12 p.m. (noon) until 1 p.m. at Sommerville Funeral Services, 1695 Diagonal Rd., Akron, OH 44320. Service will immediately follow. Condolences may be sent to 487 Oxford Ave., Akron, OH 44310.
330-836-2725
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Robert THompson Jr
April 25, 2018
RIP Chooch we had some fun times.
April 25, 2018
Rest in peace....
I will always remember the good times, we used
to have in the old days...
Vickie (Armstead) Boudreaux
Columbus, Ohio
Reggie (A.K.A Snake) Gary
April 23, 2018
May God comfort the hearts of the broken!
R.I.P. Ricky
Jimi Dinkins
April 21, 2018
R.I.P.Rick
Ronnie Jennings
April 20, 2018
We had some real good time Bru, may the Good God above rest you in peace. Play some of that good music foe em.
Nancy (Howard) Howell and Family
April 20, 2018
To The Family Of Ricky Parker....
May God Keep You All In His Tender Loving Care. R.I.P. Ricky... You Were Such A Wonderful, Talented, Funny Classmate Who Will Be Missed.
B.H.S....
Class Of "73"
Jill
April 19, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family.
Greg/Pamela Britton/Williams
April 19, 2018
Ricky we will miss you so much you were are brother so RIH no more pain from Greg Britton/Pamela Williams
April 19, 2018
To the Parker Family: My condolences and prayers. God be with you for comfort, and strength during this time of sorrow. Ricky was blessed with so many talents, but his best talent was being a wonderful friend. I will cherish the memories on Courtland/Crestview; the fun in school. You will be missed my dear friend. Gone but you will not forgotten.
Joanne Smith
Akron I
FRANK FITZGERALD
April 19, 2018
R.I.P
Frank Carr
April 19, 2018
Rest in peace, my brother, much love.
jean brown
April 18, 2018
PEACE BE STILL. From Bonnie Poe (Ronald).
Sam Ely
April 18, 2018
Chooch is the man and one of a kind.
Emmett Tolbert
April 18, 2018
Ricky I will never forget the battle of the bands at the civic theater you with the life band and us with the bitter end band last time I talk to you we shared some memories about them days.thanks for the memories. RIP.until we meet AGAIN..
Rosemary Butts
April 18, 2018
Rest In Peace Ricky Parker. My condolences to your family and loved ones.
BEVERLY DANZY
April 18, 2018
TO THE FAMILY OF RICKY PARKER,MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND PEACE AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME RICKY WAS OUR CLASS OF 1973 CLASSMATE, HE WILL BE REMEMBER BY HIS FUN AND LAUGHTER AND MUSICAL ABILITY, HE WAS IN THE BAND AT BUCHTEL, HE WILL BE MISSED BUT MEMORIES WILL LIVE ON, MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
BEVERLY AND TERRY DANZY AND THE CLASS OF 1973, COMMITTEE PRES. JOHNNIE PLAYER.
Stanley & Peachy Washington I
April 18, 2018
Chooch RIP my brother our prayers and condolences go out to you at this sorrowful time go be with the rest of your Family and watch over us GOD BLESS
April 18, 2018
Condolences to the family and friends. RIP Ricky
Kim and Liz Evans
Akron,Ohio
Long Beach, California
Norman Weatherly
April 18, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of Ricky's passing. To the family my condolences and I'll keep you in prayer. R.I.P. Ricky one of Akron ' s pioneer funkateers.
Louis P. Christian Sr.
April 18, 2018
Our prayers and condolences to the entire Parker Family RiH my brother"frm.the Christian Family
Chandra Long
April 18, 2018
To The Parker Family. My thoughts and Prayers are with you in this Difficult time. I've Known Ricky for many years but have not seen him in a long time. You will always be remembered. Rih!!!
Jacqui Johnson
April 17, 2018
Deepest Condolences from Green / Johnson Family
Denise Finney
April 16, 2018
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Parker Family. You are in my prayers.
Louis Phil. Christian Sr.
April 15, 2018
Our prayers and condolences to the Parker family Ricky will be missed we love you a lot Chooch my brother you're in a better place God bless you love you man it's so hard to say goodbye to my friends blessings be this day,from Louis P.Christian Sr.
Elder Nadine (Toot) Corwin
April 14, 2018
My dear friend R. I.H. Ricky Parker( Chooch)
I will never forget you.To the family you have my deepest sympathy for your loss.Be Blessed and know that you are loved.
Smith family Thomas
April 14, 2018
Rip ricky
Sharon
April 13, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with all of you during this difficult time.
Donzella Anuszkiewicz
April 13, 2018
Rest in peace Ricky. One of the BUCHTEL class of '73's FINEST and most entertaining performers in music and dance!! You were enjoyed by everyone, even those of us who admired you from a distance. You were so popular!! Prayers to the family!
Terrie Toomersperling
April 13, 2018
God bless yall
Rodney Hairston
April 12, 2018
Goodbye my friend, Rest In Peace.
Michelle and Mike Lute Harris
April 12, 2018
Rih Chooch we'll miss you
Michelle Lute
April 12, 2018
Rih Chooch! You will be missed! Love Michelle ...Mike Harris..and the kids! Many happy memories filled with music and laughter.Our condolences to the family you are in our prayers
Eric Gladman Sr.
April 12, 2018
From Ricky to Ricky till we meet one another in Heavenly places God speed my Bro.
eural johnson
April 12, 2018
my he rest in heaven aka chipp Johnson
Marilyn McEady
April 12, 2018
Rest In Peace Ricky. You were the ultimate all around performer. God will be well entertained as HE welcomes you into HIS Kingdom! Marilyn McEady
Ernestine Williams
April 11, 2018
Rest in Heaven in God's arms Ricky. May God comfort give the family peace. Blessings to you all.
Linda Allen Ross
April 11, 2018
My heart is saddened to see my friend has passed oh the memories just start flashing from the time we met to the last time I saw him the keyboards will be empty and silent from u but the music u made will live forever in our hearts r i p Chooch
Yolanda Bridges
April 11, 2018
Rest In Peace my friend. Never be forgotten and will remember all the help he giving me around my home.
YBG
DOUGLAS WRIGHT
April 11, 2018
We All Grew Up Together On Courtland And Crestview. We All Had Big Fun Rest In Peace You Will Be Missed.
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