George J. Parker departed this life on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, after a valiant fight with kidney disease. He was born in Chesapeake, Virginia on August 10, 1950 to Arcelius J. Parker, Jr. and Sarah L. Parker.
To know George was to love him. He was an enthusiastic fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Norfolk State University Spartan Legion Band. He loved to engage in trash talking about sports and all things Cowboys. He also enjoyed listening to Norfolk State University football games on the radio when it physically became too difficult for him to attend the games.
George was the rock of the family. He was a loving, loyal, supportive, dependable, trustworthy father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His life’s passion was taking care of his family. Most of all, he was fiercely devoted to his children and grandchildren.
To carry on his legacy, George leaves behind a host of family and friends to treasure his memory to include his children: Michelle D., Lavette R. and Michael E. Hill, all of Chesapeake; his grandchildren Marcus T. Simon of Norfolk, and Marquis O. Kimble of Chesapeake; brother, Jerry L. Parker of Portsmouth; sister, Shirley Burton of Suffolk; an aunt Emily Hurdle of Portsmouth; and an uncle Liburn T. Hurdle, Sr. of Suffolk; along with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sarah; and father, Arcelius; sisters Evelyn, Mildred, Barbara, Carolyn and brothers, Eugene and Arcelius, III.
George J. Parker will truly be missed. Although his Circle of Life has ended on earth, he has begun a new life, and will be that angel watching over us.
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Chiquita Parker says
March 5, 2023 at 10:27 amUncle George it was a pleasure taking care of you but you were not just a patient to me you were my uncle. I loved all the talks & laughs we had, all the advice you gave me am going to miss that. I thank God for sharing you with me & my family we love you dearly and will miss you so much. The little people told me to say fistbump 🤜 that she will forever remember you taught her that. RIP uncle George we love you.
M . Brown says
March 9, 2023 at 5:09 pmI will truly miss our conversations . George was truly a pillar in the family. If you wanted to know about someone in the family or anything. George with his photographic memory could tell you . George, Gene, and Jerry were like older brothers. When George was in the band at Carver High School, I could always pick him out . For he was the gentle giant that played the Tuba! God bless you , and rest my friend .
Your cousin,
Minister Michael Brown .
M . Brown says
March 9, 2023 at 5:14 pmI will truly miss our conversations . George was truly a pillar in the family. If you wanted to know about someone in the family or anything. George with his photographic memory could tell you . George, Gene, and Jerry were like older brothers to me .When George was in the band at Carver High School, I could always pick him out . For he was the gentle giant that played the Tuba! God bless you , and rest my friend .
Your cousin,
Minister Michael Brown .
Misti D Goodson says
March 5, 2023 at 11:11 amTo the Hill/Parker family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of Mr. George.
While I met him a few times in-person, I feel like I knew him well. I always enjoyed our funny phone talks about Michelle and the kids as well as our daily and weekly “funnies” that he got a chance to hear. His response and feedback was always hilarious.
I also enjoyed all the stories he shared as well as the laughs I gained. It was a pleasure getting to know him over the years. Through his spirit of kindness and “Georgeisms,” I will continue to Live, Laugh, and Love.
Mr. George, I have no doubt that in time your family will be fine and you will continue to be On Watch. You’ve earned your peaceful and eternal good nights sleep without interruption. So, You Rest Well…My Good and Faithful Servant and Friend.
Sante Smith says
March 5, 2023 at 3:57 pmMichelle, I’m keeping you and your family lifted in comforting prayer.💚💛♥️
>Estherine J. Harding says
March 6, 2023 at 10:11 amDeepest sympathy and prayers to Michelle Hill & the entire Parker Family. May God be with you to bless and comfort you during this difficult time as your beloved father, George Parker, isi resting in God’s keeping.
Estherine J. Harding, NSU Retiree
2016 Distinguished Alumna, NSUAA Life Member
ASHLEY AVERY, SR says
March 6, 2023 at 11:25 amCHECK CHECK AND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. HE WILL BE TRULY MISS. MAY HE R.I.P (IN HEAVEN ). IN MY PRAYS.
“”N.S.U.A.F FOR LIFE “”
Carolyn Wilson Coleman says
March 7, 2023 at 4:36 pmGeorge and I were in the band together at George Washington Carver. We also graduated from Carver as the last graduating class. He was such a wonderful, sweet guy. Well, George, God gave you your wings and said come on home. Work well done, thy good and faitful servant. One day, we will meet again. My prayers go out to the family.
Amy Eley Shields says
March 7, 2023 at 5:22 pmTO MICHELLE AND FAMILY OF GEORGE PARKER🙏🏽
I SEND CONDOLENCES AND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY IN THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR YOUR FATHER. A LIFE WELL LIVED!!! MAY THE BEAUTIFUL SONGS OF HIS LIFE SING IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER.
I SING SONGS OF PRAYER AND PRAISE TO GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COMFORT TO MANAGE THIS DIFFICULT TIME. OUR GOD WILL NOT LEAVE YOU ALONE. HE IS ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU LEAN ON AND SO AM I!!!🙏🏽
MAY THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE HE HAD SPEAK FOR HIM.
IN SYMPATHY AND PRAYER
🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽 AMY ELEY SHIELDS, 67 AND FAMILY
LIFETIME. NSUAA 💚💛
LANDOVER, MARYLAND
Amy Eley Shields says
March 7, 2023 at 5:24 pmFOR MICHELLE AND FAMILY JOHN 11:25-26🙏🏽
IN SYMPATHY AND ALWAYS PRAYER AND PRAISE I SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES IN CELEBRATION OF YOUR FATHER’S LIFE! A LIFE WELL LIVED!
I KNOW THAT GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU WHEN YAS LONG AS WE TRUST HIM AND BELIEVE THAT HE ORDERS OUR STEPS.
MAY THE BEAUTIFUL SONGS OF MEMORIES OF FATHER’S LIFE SING IN YOUR HEARTS ALWAYS AND BRING THE PROMISES, COMFORT, STRENGTH AND HOPE OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. LEAN ON OUR LORD ALWAYS!
I WILL MISS ASKING ABOUT HIM!
BLESSINGS🙏🏽 💚💛 AMY ELEY SHIELDS AND FAMILY❤️
LANDOVER, MARLAND
Shalym Benyahu says
March 8, 2023 at 9:58 pmPlease accept our most sincere condolences and wishes that you and your family can find some comfort as you deal with your loss.
BEHOLD,
NSUAA Richmond Chapter
Norfolk State University
William Sivels, Jr. says
March 10, 2023 at 2:00 amTo the Hill, Parker Family. We were saddened to hear about the passing of your father, Mr. George J. Parker. Please accept our deepest sympathies during very difficult time. Know that our world is a better place because of his time spent here on earth. May the God of tender mercies grant your family peace and comfort. We’ll continue to keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless,
William Jr., Sandra Sivels, and members of the Norfolk State University Athletics Foundation.
The Sherrill family says
March 10, 2023 at 11:10 amMichelle-Please know we are all thinking of you during this painful time. We may not be blood, but as your work family, we are here for you. May the loving memories of time spent with you father help you and your family members find peace. You have our deepest condolences for the loss of such a wonderful person.