Christopher Parker Obituary

PARKER, Christopher Lewis "Chris," 37, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday, January 25, 2004 in a boating accident. Born in Beaufort, South Carolina, he came here in 1977 from St. George, Utah. He was co-founder of The Bone- fish Grill Restaurant Chain, which originated in St. Petersburg and expanded nationally. He was a member of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and was very active in charity work in the community. He is survived by his father, W. Lewis Parker of St. Petersburg; his mother and step father, Elaine P. and F.C. Frick of Greenville, S.C.; three sisters, Susan E. Mayo of Raleigh, N.C., Lizette Parker of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and Sam S. Braddock of Florence, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews. A "Celebration of Life" will be held Saturday, January 31 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1900 Gandy Blvd., St. Petersburg. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, for Lung Cancer Research, 4801 86th Ave. N., Pinellas Park, FL 33782. And erson-MeQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center- Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg. Online guestbook at http://www.andersonmcqueen.com

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Published by TBO.com on Jan. 30, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Parker

13 Entries

Drea Howze

February 16, 2004

Chris-

You were a wonderful person that touched so many of us in so many ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Love,

Drea, Doug and MaKenzie

Emily Crabtree

February 12, 2004

I am truly blessed to have met Chris Parker. My prayers are with his family and all of his friends. Chris, I find comfort in knowing that you are watching over me. You will always be "the sweetest thing." I miss you.

Walt & Tonja Landers

February 10, 2004

Chris we will all miss you so much, but we know God must have a bigger plan for you.....Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....

Michael Mayo

February 5, 2004

When we die,Love,Faith,and Hope live on. These things never die. The greatest of these is Love. Chris was loved my many, and he loved others as well,now he is resting in the loving arms of God.Chris I can't wait to hear some of your stories. God Bless his family and friends left behind for now.

Kelly Mayo

February 3, 2004

Iknew Chris as a very young man.His

sister Susan is my sister-inlaw,and Iknow this youngman will be greatly missed by his entire family and all his friends.My utmost and heartfelt sympathy and many prayers are with this family. You are all in my thoughts.Much love and sadness for your loss,but also much joy that you all-family and friends had Chris in your lives and therefore have many wonderful memories of him. God Bless you and hold you all in his arms and give you comfort and strength during this chaotic and sad time in your lives. Much love and sorrow regarding this tragic loss of a son, brother, brother-in-law, and special friend to so many.

Kelly Mayo

Grossman Helane

January 31, 2004

My heart goes out to the Parker family. Chris was truly a blessing to the Tampa Bay area and will be missed dearly. We can only hold on to the memories that fill our hearts of the great person Chris was.

Ramona Bellard

January 31, 2004

"Even though God has chosen to take your body and soul away from our sights, your heart will combine with the ones you loved and you will remain on our shoulders as our guardian angel!"...Forever in my heart, We love you Chris..,Ramona, Thomas,Darrell,Summer,Monica ..Darlene,Michelle, Ashley, Alisha,Michael,Amber,Rich .......(Zephyrhills,Dade City Fla)

Kerry Hennenfent

January 30, 2004

Chris,

We will all miss you very much. You were a shining star and have left us much too soon. Bless you and your family.

Love, Kerry

Andy and Lori Davis

January 30, 2004

Chris your a wonderful person and will be missed dearly.Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We'll miss you a bunch!

Harriet & Joe Meszaros

January 30, 2004

This has been a terrible tradgedy. Our prayers are with the surviving family.

Tammy Rodriguez

January 30, 2004

I will miss you everyday of my life. You have touched my life in ways that I could never express. I share comfort in knowing that you are in a safe place now. I will love you always and am blessed to have shared so many wonderful memories with you. I MISS YOU CHRIS!! I LOVE YOU!!

Deborah Iannuzzi

January 30, 2004

To the family and friends of Chris,

Our most heartfelt sympathy is with you during your tragic loss.

My family and staff will keep you in our prayers.

God Bless You.

Deborah Iannuzzi & Staff

The Crab Trap Restaurant

New Port Richey, FL