Joseph Wilson Parker, Jr. Obituary (1948 - 2020)

Joseph Wilson Parker Jr., also known as "Joe Parker," passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Joe was born March 30, 1948 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick County, Maryland. He was the son of the late Joseph Wilson Parker, Sr. and Peggy Brooks. Joe was raised in Frederick County and attended Frederick High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a para-trooper. Joe was married to Joanne Weedon Parker for 42 years. From this union, four children were born. Joe had been previously employed with Kline/Pleasant Asphalt Company as a Heavy Roller Operator. Joe was a handyman extraordinaire. He could build fences, patios, decks, and whatever else anyone needed. Joe was a man of faith and had served as a deacon at Ebenezer Mt. Calvary Holy Church in Charlestown, WV. He loved fishing, boating, and watching National Geographic Series on TV, as well as spending time with his pitbull, "Rolex," and shih tzu, "Casper." In addition to his wife, Joanne, Joe is survived by his: sons, Michael, Joseph and Brian Parker; daughters, Sylvia Parker, Annette Boyd, Carrie Hightower, and Amanda Parker; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth Parker, Sr. (Laverne) and James Proctor (Narcisa); sister, Leona Montano; uncle, Kenneth White; and devoted friends, Mary Jane Overs, Bo Bowins, Bobby Warfield, and Allen. Joe was preceded in death by son, David Scott, and sister, Carol Ann Green.