Fred’s Obituary in The Alexandria Gazette

Fred’s obituary was published in the Alexandria Gazette on Thursday, April 30. You can read it here in its entirety, or, view it on the Alexandria Gazette’s website.

Kate and Jeff Hull on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “When we moved in across the street from Fred and Carol, we had no idea that we would need hundreds…” May 10, 14:22
Karen, Maddie, and Kyle Kennedy on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “We met Fred through our dear friend Suzanne. We have had the privilege (and great fun) of riding with Fred…” May 9, 18:07
Margaret Gerteis on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “I knew Fred mostly as my older brother, Louis’, good high school friend (although they went to different high schools…” May 6, 15:32
Ron Vermillion on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “Even though Fred & I lived five houses apart from jr high to graduation, Wakefield High. I moved to Colorado…” May 4, 23:09
Katherine K Lacy on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “I met Fred in 1967 when he lived in an alley apartment off Dupont Circle. It was full of stuff–including…” May 4, 21:03
John M. Irvine on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “Fred was the first real cowboy I ever met. Enjoyed spending time with him on community boards and activities–from First…” May 3, 08:20
Terry Snyder on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “Fred was a good man and a good friend. He was one of the finest and nicest men I’ve ever…” May 2, 13:13
Robin Williams on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “Dear Carol, Jonathan & Ned, The Williams Family sends our deepest condolences to you all in the loss of your…” May 1, 19:38
Frank Fannon on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. He was an ALEXANDRIA treasure that will be missed by many. In 1980…” Apr 30, 15:09
David M Martin on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “Fred was my neighbor for 30 years since Gold Works and Hard Times are next door to each other we…” Apr 30, 13:40
William Ronald Coonce on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “Fred and I were Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brothers at the University of Arizona circa 1962 through 1965. We had…” Apr 30, 12:39
Jeanne Theismann on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “Thank you for creating this website – what a great tribute to Fred. He left an imprint on more hearts…” Apr 30, 12:25
Carol Supplee on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “Fred was my inspiration. I miss him so much.” Apr 30, 12:24
Ann Dorman on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “My husband Rick and I knew Fred as a businessman and owner of the best chili parlor we ever visited.…” Apr 30, 12:13
Helen Gerteis on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “My younger brother and sister were friends with the Parker boys. I remember the stories of persuasive schemes and elaborate…” Apr 29, 16:56
David Henderson on Fred Parker, 1941 – 2020: “Fred was my friend for about 65 years, ever since junior high at Wakefield. My condolences to Carol, Ned, and…” Apr 29, 12:37