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1947
DIED
2008
E. Parker Obituary
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Becky Bond
August 24, 2008
Julie, Jamie, and Kelly,
I wanted to let you know that I have been thinking about Gene and praying for him every time I spoke with Dad and Mom. Your family is so special to me and I will never forget Gene's wonderful smile and laugh.
Love,
Becky Olsen Bond
Eddie, Mallory, and Max
Earl (Peewee) & Margaret Carter
August 21, 2008
Julie, Kelly & Jamie,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Gene is at peace now and he's with his hunting buddy. We will all remember Gene because he was a great friend to everyone. If there is anything at all we can do please let us know. You have our deepest sympathy.
Connie Mitchell
August 21, 2008
To the Parker Family:
My deepest sympathy in your loss.
Gene and I went to Lynchburg College together. A few times we rode in a car-pool from Bedford.
Gene was truly a kind, gentle man. My favorite memory is from lunchtime in the 'hut'. He would offer bear meat sandwiches. I still smile when I think of the reaction of fellow students.
C.H. Mitchell
Barney Dean
August 21, 2008
Julie and family,
I am very sorry to hear of Gene's passing. Since leavng Bedford 30+ years ago I am not as diligent as I should be with keeping up with my old friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Overstreet
August 21, 2008
Juile and Family,
My prayers are with you and I know that he is in a better place with no pain as also is Donna my wife who pass with cancer. Just remember that he will alway be with you in your heart and this day is a celebration of a new life with our Father God.
God Bless you all.
Kristin Baum
August 20, 2008
Jaime and family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Wanda Adsit & Kristin (Adsit) Baum
Peter Lascell
August 20, 2008
Julie and family,
An early remembrance I have of Gene was as a volunteer on a spring weekend following a damaging ice storm at the Peaks. Gene had rounded up all his hunting buddies and anyone else to be a modern day CCC crew cleaning up the CG and picnic areas of downed trees. With Gene’s welcoming smile, we could accomplish anything he asked of us.
My condolences, and peace be with each of you.
Lennis Harris
August 20, 2008
Julie, my favorite Gene Parker Story is the one everyone loves to tell about how he would make you scrub the skid marks you made if you were caught speeding on the Parkway. I never really believed it, until I got a chance to ask him personally. He looked at me very serious like, and said "It happened more than once" I will always remember the two of you together, it was always Gene and Julie. I can remember him at school functions for Kelly and Jamie, and I remember the time you and him came to vist Jerry and I at Jennifer's Visitation. I will miss him with you, and I can only imagine how much you will miss him. I promise you this: The pain will ease and you will breathe again, and I promise you this: Hold on to John 5:28-29. When you think you can't bear it anymore, just pray and ask God to give you the strength to keep going. You can always call me. I promise to be there for you. Stay strong with Jamie and Kelly.
Roseann Cusack
August 20, 2008
Julie, Jamie and Kelly,
I am glad Mr. Parker got to go home and spend his last days with all who love him and all he loved. I am so glad I got the chance to know your family! I love you guys and if you ever need anything, a shoulder,hug or just small talk you know where to find me. I am so glad I was working and got the chance to say good-by. Love, Roseann
CODY & BRENDA,KATHY DOOLEY
August 20, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Terry Patterson
August 20, 2008
Gene was agreat friend and ranger and I remember what a great smile he had.I think I was kin to Gene on the Markham side of my family. He was checking me one time on the parkway, he asked me if I had any guns in my vehicle. I told him I only had gun parts. Gene wanted to know where the parts were, I told him the barrel was in the trunk,the gun stock was under the seat and the shells was in the glove box. Gene said it sounds legal to me and have a nice day. Terry Patterson
Jim and Cathy Hogan
August 20, 2008
Julie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Gene's presence will be sorely missed in Bedford. Let us know if we can help in any way.
Krys Reid
August 20, 2008
Julie,
God has a special place in heaven for cancer patients. I know my friends are there to welcome him.
God bless,
Ranger Sandra Ludwig
August 20, 2008
Julie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Gene. He was a kind, smart man, and one heck of a Park Ranger. I understand how it feels to lose someone you love so dearly. Take each day one at a time and heal the best way you know how. Let no one tell you how to mourn or how long to mourn. Grief is very personal, and I'm so sorry you must experience it for a husband and Dad.
Wanda (Cricket Foster) Graves
August 20, 2008
Dear Julie, it breaks my heart to hear about Gene. He was a very, very special person. I loved the times when daddy would take us to Gene and Joe's house, whether it be to see the bear drink Pepsi from a bottle, or to pick up a pony daddy had taken them to "break," or whether it be a family reunion. Daddy always loved to watch "them boys" in action. I wish I could find words that are comforting; I'm not so sure there are any. But I do hope you know that you, your children, Joe, and Ginny Grace are in my thoughts and prayers. God give you strength during this very difficult time. Love, Wanda
Shawn Crist
August 20, 2008
Jaime,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was a good man and well respected by all.
Tina Toms
August 20, 2008
Dear Julie. I have been your neighbor for the last 16 years. I will sure miss Gene's smiles and waves. Parker Road will not be the same without him. Please call if I can ever help you with anything. Love and Prayers.
arlo caron
August 19, 2008
julie take care i was honored to know gene and to be with him on his last bear hunt in maine. god bless you and your family arlo
Cole McPherson
August 19, 2008
I am sorry to hear of Gene passing, I meant for the first time bear hunting in Rockbridge county, Alot of good memories climbing over the mountains hearing the hounds running. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Smallwood
August 19, 2008
Julie I dont know if you remember me or not but I know you must have been going through alot since your husband has been sick and stilll are going through alot of pain. Just think he is in no pain as of now and he will be in a much better place that is what i had to remember when i lost my dad with altimers and my brother with alcohol. I still miss them but not in the shape they was when they left.I give you all my love and if you ever need someone to talk to My mom and i will be glad to do it. We will always remember you. Give my love to also Joe and his wife. I will always remember Piedmont days and Joe.I also remember schooldays with Van Savage year of 70's.
Yolanda Gibson
August 19, 2008
Dear Julie:
I know that you know how much Gene meant to Fred and I. He was the dearest man and the best friend anyone could have. How he loved life and how he loved you.
I can still hear Gene's laugh. What a great laugh he had and what a great smile. I will always remember that. We love you dearly and will always be your friend.
Love, Yolanda and Fred
Jim Ryan
August 19, 2008
Julie and Family;
Gene was an old and close friend, and although he was "up there" and I was "down South" much of the time, we always were and will continue to be fellow Parkway "Ridge Runners." I regret that Nancy and I will be unable to attend and possibly take part in the services for Gene tomorrow and Thursday, but you can be assured that he will be in our thoughts and in our prayers. Gene was a good man, a model Park Ranger, and, above all, a friend. He will be missed.
Mary Jane Burks Beasley
August 19, 2008
Julie,
I am so sorry to hear of Gene's early passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoghts and prayers. I hope that you have some comfort in knowing that you will be with him again in God's heavenly home.
Linda and Donald Zimmerman
August 19, 2008
To a former classmate and friend - may you be our newest Minuteman in heaven. To Julie and daughters - may your memories bring you comfort over the days ahead.
Davis Luck
August 19, 2008
I have been proud to tell people to see Gene at the peaks for anything concerning there visit to the Parkway or the neighboring areas.Quietly and in his own way he has shared many A good time for visiting neighbors from all over the world helping them with true Southern hospitality native to the people of this area passed on from generation to generation.May Genes southern graces long live in the hearts and minds of us all as we carry on with ourselves.My best regards to his immediate family. Only A couple months back I bumped into him at the Salem,VAMC pharmacy and he didn't appear none the worse for ware to me then;still smileing as always ,and eager to bend an ear while waiting for his prescription to be filled.I didn;t know what his Rx was for ,just happy to set with A an old friend from way back,so was he.Davis Luck-formerly of Goose Creek&Montvale area
Larry Whorley
August 19, 2008
Our family will have your family in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. I know Gene will not only be missed by his family, but by the many lives he touched, especially from Park Service and the Bear Hunters.
Larry L and Faye G Whorley
Big Island, VA
John and Amanda Arnold
August 19, 2008
Julie, Jamie and Kelly,
I am glad Mr. P got his wish and got to go home and spend his last days on his farm and I am glad I got the chance to know your whole family! We love you guys and if you ever need anything you know where to find us. Love, John and Amanda
Jean Brewer
August 19, 2008
Gene - a A life of dedication and a death with dignity and faith. May God grant peace and rest to his soul.
Earnestine (Pinky) Dayton
August 19, 2008
Gene, I have been so blessed to have known you, worked with you and had your friendship for so many years. You will live on in the hearts of those who loved you; your laughter will ring off the mountain tops at the Peaks of Otter forever and if we look closely, we will see your footprints. Heaven is so much sweeter with you "on patrol" of the area.
Gary & Linda Overstreet
August 19, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Philip & Carolyn Kennedy
August 19, 2008
Julie, Jamie & Kelly,
We are so sorry for your loss. Gene will be sadly missed, especially his smile, which he seem to keep all the time. His humor, he had between Joe & Philip, whenever they happen to met along the fences, joining the properties.
Call us, if you need anything, we're just over the hill.
"Our Deepest Sympathy."
Dianne and Mike Nichols
August 19, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
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