Richard Daniel Parker was born on March 18, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois to Zadie and Walter Parker Sr. Both of his parents proceeded him in death along with one brother (Michael) and one sister (Denise). Richard departed this earthly life on April 9, 2022.
Richard attended and graduated from George Gershwin Elementary School and Paul Robeson High School in Chicago, Illinois.
After graduating high school, Richard served in the United States Navy for almost 27 years. Richard excelled in his Navy career which also allowed him to see most of the world outside of the United States. He was deployed on seven different ships. He also worked various mission critical Navy roles from boiler technician to Mission Propulsion Officer (MPA). Richard was a valuable asset to the United States Navy and eventually received the title of Chief Warrant Officer. Warrant Parker was commissioned in 2006 at Center for Naval Engineering Command. He concluded his long-distinguished career at Surface Lant in Norfolk, VA on April 28, 2014. After retiring, Richard worked for a brief period of time as a Program Manager for General Dynamics. He then graduated with honors (CUM LAUDE), from the University of Phoenix. Richard was three courses away from completing his master’s degree in psychology.
Richard enjoyed cooking, eating good food, watching the Chicago Bears play, socializing with family, friends, and traveling with his wife, Sabrina Parker, of 16 years.
Richard leaves to cherish his memory, his faithful wife, Sabrina, two beautiful daughters Ravon and Raven, a stepson Chris (Laci) Carter and a granddaughter Chloe Carter; eight sisters: Brenda Landers, Bertha (Clifton) Smith, Virginia (Jack) Parker, Katie (Larry) Scott, Anita Parker Sprewell, Annette Parker, Ernestine (Jerome) Freeman, and Zadie (Eon) Lamar, four brothers: John (Deloris) Landers, Kennedy (Willie Mae) Parker, and Walter (Delisa) Parker Jr., his Auntie Katie, who was like a mother to him; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, early childhood friends, extended relatives, and acquaintances.
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Sabrina says
April 19, 2022 at 2:04 pmRichard,
You fought till the end!!! You were such a strong determined man. Now it is time for you to rest!!!! No more medicine, hospitals or pain!!!!! I will see you on the other side and we will be able have that never ending vacation we planned! Love Always,
Your Wife
Sabrina
Regina M McCombs says
April 19, 2022 at 8:20 pmOur sincere condolences to you Sabrina and the entire Parker family. Richard was a truly good neighbor always friendly and willing to lend a hand even with his condition. He will truly be missed. Deepest Sympathy The McCombs Family.
Kelvin Artis says
April 22, 2022 at 7:37 pmMrs. Sabrina,
I want send my ” Deepest Sympathy & prayers for you and both families as a whole. Thank you for letting Richie- Rich be apart of our lives for over 25 years as our Navy Brother & friend. May god bless you.
My Brother,
“Jerome Ave,Crew” will miss you dearly. Thank you for the talks, the laughter, the wisdom, and life lessons as a brother to us all & mason brother. ” God has a Special Angle,” we will carry on your spirit…Heavy, Dee, Meek, Caddy, Carla, Squirt, Paul, Phil, Puff, Avery, Tree, Sims, And many more..” We Love You”
Elfredia Ali says
April 23, 2022 at 9:44 amSabrina, I lift your heart in prayer and so thankful for the time to be in fellowship with Richard. Grateful that he loved my daughter as one of his and welcomed her into your family! As you stated , he is pain free and you will embrace him again..💙
Ed Sodl says
June 3, 2022 at 9:59 amSorry to hear this late. My condolences to his family. I served with Parker on the USS Wisconsin.