Name: Visitation for Parker Alan Dillard
Start: 2023-11-26T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-11-26T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Woody Funeral Home Parham - Richmond

DILLARD, Parker Alan, Park was born joyfully on October 2, 1964. He was sadly taken from us unexpectedly on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife Stephanie Lacy Dillard; sons Noah and Perry Lacy, and his daughter Virginia; parents Beverly and Parker O., brothers Benjamin, Paul (Cheryl), and Russell (Missy); in-laws John and Bea Keffer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Park was a high energy person, and very athletic. From a young age he played little league football at Kanawha Recreational Association and was a stellar member of their swim team. He spent many years at Tuckahoe Little League, where he played for the star-studded Big League Tigers, coached by his dad and Uncle Red Murray. He was a proud 1983 Douglas Freeman High School graduate, where he lettered and excelled in football, baseball, and wrestling. Park attended Elon College, playing on the football team, and transferred to VCU, where he graduated in 1989. He started his career with then Financial Group of Virginia, now Mass Mutual, where for 34 years he built lasting relationships and took care of his client's needs. Any given day, you would find Park and Steph on the Federal Club golf course or sideline supporting Noah, Perry, and Virginia's sports activities. Park loved to work in the yard, tinker in his shed, cheer on the Redskins and spend evenings talking around a fire. He would always lend a helping hand, the heavier the load, the better he liked it. He shared many wonderful vacations at the Homestead and the beach with his family, making memories we will treasure forever. He attended Mount Vernon Baptist church and played on the church softball team. His kindness and caring ways allowed him to make connections that made everyone he met feel special. To have met Parker was to love him as is shown by the many who miss him - friends, clients, neighbors, and his loving family. We love and miss you, Park.

Visitation will be held at Woody Funeral Home-Parham, 1771 North Parham Road, on Sunday, November 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. The funeral service will be held Monday, November 27 at 12:30 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 9614 River Road, followed by a private graveside service. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Federal Club. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Mary's Dillard Family Memorial Scholarship which will support need-based students in memory of Parker A. Dillard and in honor of Virginia Dillard. Mail donations to Saint Mary's Catholic School, 9501 Gayton Road, Henrico VA 23229.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 19, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Parker Dillard

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11 Entries

john keffer

November 13, 2024

I WAS PRIVILIGED TO HAVE HAD PARKER IN MY/OUR LIFE FOR 14 YEARS. I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE HAD 3 BROTHERS IN OUR FAMILY AND I LOVED THEM BUT PARKER WAS MORE THAN A RELATIVE, HE WAS MUCH MORE. A FRIEND THAT WAS SO MUCH MORE THAN A FRIEND AND SON-IN-LAW, HIS CONCERN FOR THE NEEDS OF OTHERS, WAS GENUINE AND UPLIFTING. THERE WAS ONLY ONE PARKER DILLARD IN MY MANY YEARS, BUT THANK GOD HE LEFT US WITH A BEAUTIFUL GRAND DAUGHTER WHO HAS INHERITED MANY OF HIS COMPETITIVE AND CARING GENES THAT WILL, IN TIME, REFLECT WHAT MADE PARKER SO SPECIAL TO SO MANY.

john keffer

September 25, 2024

I was privileged to have had 14

Denise Kranich

November 30, 2023

I am so sorry to hear about Parker, and I am sorry that I missed the services. I was out of town. Many prayers to the family. I have known Parker for many years, and I have fond memories of him from the Richmond Corporate Games. I used to be the ED of the Innsbrook Foundation, and Parker was so competitive. He was also so fit, and a funny story to share was he, Lang Meem and Tom O'Grady would all take their shirts off when they were competing at the games, and we used to call them the "Naked Men" of the Richmond Corporate Games. We all got a kick out of him each year, and I must say the ladies all liked it when he took his shirt off. Parker will be missed so many ways. I wanted to share this fun memory, and I think he would be happy I did. The last time I saw him was at the Homestead last year with Virginia. He was in the water park with her, and yes, he still looked pretty good shirtless. Many prayers to his lovely family.

Joan K. Murdaugh

November 28, 2023

I was so sorry to hear of Parker's passing. His smile was infectious and he always had a big "Hello" for all. He will be missed by all but mostly his family. I extend my deepest sympathy.

Chris Adams

November 27, 2023

So sorry to hear about Parker . He wrote my first life insurance policy over 30 years ago. I had been denied coverage but Parker worked hard and got a policy issued for me. I went on to a career in insurance myself, but I will never forget Parker. He was a kind person and I always enjoyed talking to him. He stayed in touch years after I went into insurance to check on me and my career. He will be missed. He was a class act .

Tracy Rutledge

November 24, 2023

I remember meeting Parker a couple decades ago. Richmond is a big small town. We have lots of mutual friends being I went to Tucker and he went to Freeman. I met him again at Mass Mutual about 4 years ago. He was the same sweet, kind hearted person I remember. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Buddy Corbett

November 24, 2023

The world is a darker place without your sunny presence to light it up my friend. You treated me like I was your brother ......and Billy and I will miss you til the sky cracks

Linda Bassett

November 23, 2023

I am so blessed to have known Parker. Just don´t know what else to say. I´m sad

Jerry Radford

November 20, 2023

I don't share the Dillard name, but back when I was seven years old, I attended school with Parker and we were like brothers. That continued thru schools except for a few changes of home address requiring a new school. We hooked back up at Douglas Freeman where we were teammates on the baseball team.
And then onto RMC as roommates and more baseball for some time. He was a talented player, a great teammate and above all, my best friend. Previous to us meeting, his parents and my parents were already friends. Any member of the Dillard family is special to me. I'm typing this while the tears run down my face. My heart goes out to the entire family.

Jackie and Larry Fischer

November 20, 2023

Parker and Beverly,
Sending prayers to you and the entire family as you mourn the loss of your son. Let God wrap you in his arms and give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Jackie and Larry Fischer

Doug Pulsifer

November 20, 2023

Thinking of the entire family as you mourn the loss of Parker. He & I worked together at MassMutual for his entire career. We will miss his presence and big smile around the office.

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