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Mr. Kevin Rodney Parker

Atlanta, GA, USA

May 25, 1959 - March 12, 2021

May 25, 1959 - Mar 12, 2021

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Kevin Rodney Parker was born May 25, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York to Robert Louis and Bernice Inell Parker. Kevin was the youngest of this union. In 1966, the family moved from Brooklyn, New York to Laurelton, New York. Kevin attended P.S. 156, and Springfield Gardens High School. Kevin was a sports lover. A passion shared with his Dad. Kevin played for Laurelton Little League and his dad was the coach. Kevin played football for Springfield Gardens High School. Any given Sunday Kevin could be found in front of the TV rooting for any New York team.

Following high school, Kevin's journey led him to the Army. He was stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paco, Texas. After serving honorably in the United States Army, Kevin returned to Laurelton, NY. He became an entrepreneur, followed by print set designer for a Madison Ave. print ad company.

With great pride he welcomed his daughter Chyresse Monique Parker. He loved her dearly and enjoyed spending time with her and his grandchildren. Kevin loved cars, driving, and being near water. He found comfort on the road and peacefulness by the water. Kevin loved to smile and make people laugh. Kevin was a loyal friend. He was a people person. You were never a stranger after the first encounter.

Kevin began his spiritual journey at Calvary Baptist Church (Jamaica, Queens), and later joined Allen Cathedral (Jamaica, Queens). Upon relocating to Atlanta, Georgia Kevin joined and attended World Changers Church. He was excited about his journey with Christ. He believed that he was led to Atlanta to have a closer relationship with God.
Although Kevin relocated to Atlanta and frequently visited New York. During one of his many visits to New York, Kevin met and married Jacqueline Whitehead. She joined him in Atlanta and they began a new life together.

Eagerly awaiting his entrance to heaven on Friday, March 12, 2021 are his parents Robert and Bernice Parker, his older brother Harold, a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Kevin leaves to cherish his memory: wife Jacqueline Parker, daughter Chyresse Monique (Darrell), sister Renee Parker Green (Herman), granddaughters Hermione (17), Alasia (15), La Shay (10) and Melani (5), nieces Janina and Takiera, many cousins, he served as a bonus Dad to,Brandon and Richard and a host of friends going back four decades, along with his new friends in Atlanta; he cared for you ALL deeply.

Kevin has received his crown and has been renewed. Rejoice in your new home for we will carry you in our hearts until we meet again.

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