In Memory Of
Gordon Parker
1934
2023
Gordon Parker
September 14, 1934 — January 6, 2023
Gordon "Gordie P." Parker, 88, of Florence, Kentucky, died peacefully at home on January 6, 2023, surrounded by loving family members.
Born in Orange, Massachusetts on September 14, 1934, he was a son of the late Peter J. and Effie (Swantee) Parker and grew up in Orange, and attended Orange public schools.
On September 18, 1976, Gordie married Christine M. Hegeman from Poughkeepsie, New York, and enjoyed 46 years of married life. Gordie and Christine have loved traveling and experiencing the beauty of living in different areas of the United States. Years were spent living in Vermont and New Hampshire, where he leaves behind many friends. After retirement, they moved to Arizona to experience the Southwest. However, when Gordie became sick in 2020, they moved to the midwest to be near family.
Gordie served in the Army during the Korean War and was a paratrooper in the 82nd and 187th Airborne Divisions. He was a proud patriot who loved his country and supported the Disabled American Veterans.
Gordie had a successful boxing career in the lightweight division until an injury took him away from the sport. He trained under Allie Colombo, who also worked with the undefeated heavyweight champion, Rocky Marciano. In his younger years, Gordie enjoyed hunting and fishing and continued his love of boxing.
Gordie is sadly missed by his beloved wife, Christine Parker of Florence, Kentucky; his daughter Sharon Maroni of Massachusetts, sons Anthony Parker and Richard Parker of Vermont and step-sons Michael Murch of Kentucky and Robert Murch of Florida, his sister, Jean Gelvis, as well as several grandchildren, nephews and nieces. He is also missed by his dog, Finnigan, and cat, Blue. Gordie is predeceased by his parents, brothers Raymond Parker, Donald Parker, Robert Parker, and Wilfred Parker and sister, Shirley Jaillet of Massachusetts,
A military celebration of life will be held later at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Williamstown, Kentucky. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gordie's charity of choice, the Disabled American Veterans. http://www.dav.org
Born in Orange, Massachusetts on September 14, 1934, he was a son of the late Peter J. and Effie (Swantee) Parker and grew up in Orange, and attended Orange public schools.
On September 18, 1976, Gordie married Christine M. Hegeman from Poughkeepsie, New York, and enjoyed 46 years of married life. Gordie and Christine have loved traveling and experiencing the beauty of living in different areas of the United States. Years were spent living in Vermont and New Hampshire, where he leaves behind many friends. After retirement, they moved to Arizona to experience the Southwest. However, when Gordie became sick in 2020, they moved to the midwest to be near family.
Gordie served in the Army during the Korean War and was a paratrooper in the 82nd and 187th Airborne Divisions. He was a proud patriot who loved his country and supported the Disabled American Veterans.
Gordie had a successful boxing career in the lightweight division until an injury took him away from the sport. He trained under Allie Colombo, who also worked with the undefeated heavyweight champion, Rocky Marciano. In his younger years, Gordie enjoyed hunting and fishing and continued his love of boxing.
Gordie is sadly missed by his beloved wife, Christine Parker of Florence, Kentucky; his daughter Sharon Maroni of Massachusetts, sons Anthony Parker and Richard Parker of Vermont and step-sons Michael Murch of Kentucky and Robert Murch of Florida, his sister, Jean Gelvis, as well as several grandchildren, nephews and nieces. He is also missed by his dog, Finnigan, and cat, Blue. Gordie is predeceased by his parents, brothers Raymond Parker, Donald Parker, Robert Parker, and Wilfred Parker and sister, Shirley Jaillet of Massachusetts,
A military celebration of life will be held later at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Williamstown, Kentucky. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gordie's charity of choice, the Disabled American Veterans. http://www.dav.org
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