Karroll Parker

KARROLL PARKER, son of the late Briscoe and Elsie Parker, was born on July 12, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was reared by his Aunt Helen Roberts and grandparents Rosa and Jesse Parker.Karroll graduated from Dunbar High School in 1957. He later attended the Community College of Baltimore, currently known as Baltimore City Community College, where he pursued courses in Fire Fighting. He graduated from the RET School of Electronics currently known as TESST. His religious training included courses taken at the Baltimore School of the Bible.On December 10, 1960, Karroll was united in Holy Matrimony to Audrey Allen, his former teenage sweetheart. From this union two sons were born: Karroll Kedrick Parker and Don Erik Parker. Karroll, Audrey, and the boys enjoyed vacationing and traveling together to various parts of the country.As a young boy, Karroll attended Eastern Methodist Church with his paternal grandparents. He later accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at Grace Memorial Baptist Church. His Christian membership continued at the Heritage United Church of Christ. At the time of his passing, Karroll was an active and faithful member of New Frontiers of Faith Baptist Church where he rendered dedicated and devoted service as Chairman of the Deacon Board.In 1962, Karroll was employed as a Baltimore City Fire Fighter and later was promoted to Pump Operator and then Lieutenant. After 33 years of service, he retired as a Lieutenant in 1995.Karroll and his wife Audrey were active members of the Parker Family Circle, and Karroll served faithfully as the Vice President. They are long-time members of the RP Group composed of couples who began to meet while in their twenties with children. The group continues to fellowship with each other. Several years ago, Karroll and Audrey were invited to join Friends Unlimited, a couple’s ministry spearheaded by Thomas Hairston.On Wednesday morning, August 15, 2007, Karroll quietly entered into eternal rest and peace after a lengthy illness. He was a devoted, loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He was a gentle man who used gentle methods to deal with difficult situations.He leaves to cherish many fond memories: his devoted and loving wife of nearly 47 years, Audrey; two sons, Kedrick and Erik; two daughters-in-law, Deborah and Paula; four grandchildren, Olivia, Mitchell, Aaron, and Sarah; two aunts, Rosa Fields and Evelyn Shields; one uncle, Walker Shields; four brothers-in-law, Earl, Fred, Donald Allen, and Thomas White; five sisters-in-law, Denise, Catherine Barbara, Retha, Miriam, and Lauren; four nieces, Dana, Erica, Lesleye, and Arlesa; four nephews, Mark, Donald Jr., Calvin, and Rivera; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Karroll Parker

July 12, 1939 - August 15, 2007