Roanoke Times
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DATE: WEDNESDAY, September 22, 1993 TAG: 9309220294
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
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OBIT PARKER, THOMAS E., DR.
PARKER, Thomas E., Dr. of 211 Timber Ridge Dr, Forest, passed away Monday,
September 20, 1993 at his residence. Born in Floyd, he was a son of the late
Thomas E. Parker Sr. and Mrs. Cleopatra Brammer Parker. His wife is Mrs.
Bessie Locke Parker of the residence. He was pastor of St. Peters Baptist
Church in Clifford and Past President of Virginia Seminary and College. He was
preceded in death by a daughter, Gwendolyn Elizabeth Parker. In addition to
his wife, he is survived by two sons, Thomas E. Parker III of Atlanta, Ga.,
Louis W. Parker of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Parker Ingram of
Roanoke; a granddaughter, Miss Elan Jordan Parker of Washington, D.C.; and a
host of other lovely relatives and many friends. The family is receiving
friends at the residence. The funeral announcement will appear later. The
family requests that in lieu of flowers please make contributions to the St.
Peters Baptist Church, Route 151, Clifford, Va. 24533. His remains rest at the
Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
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