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Born: October 21, 1940 - Deceased: May 22, 2024
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Clifford Aaron Parker, 83, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, October 21, 1940, in Scranton, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Clifford was a proud Veteran who served in the United States Air Force for over 30 years retiring as CMSGT. He adopted a life of leadership and service. Upon retiring from the military, Clifford achieved a B.B.A in Management and enjoyed a career mentoring and seeking gainful employment for individuals with disabilities.
He was a member of Eagle Lodge #54 A.F. & A.M. of California, Golden Eagle Constitory # 5 of Fresno, CA and Valley Shrine Temple #6 of Fresno, CA. He also volunteered several years as a Cub and Boy Scout leader and was a member of the Filipino-American Association.
In his leisure, Clifford enjoyed fishing, bowling, traveling, and spending time with family, especially with his grandchildren. He was also an ardent reader with an appreciation for a variety of literature.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents, Aaron and Veola, nee McPhail, Parker
- Brother, William Parker
- Sisters:
- Ann Goodall
- Linda Fields
- Son-in-law, John Duke
- Brothers-in-law:
- Silpreston Smith
- Osborne Goodall, Sr.
- Joseph Fields, Sr.
- Sister-in-law, Eustaquia Parker, nee Candido
Surviving are his:
- Wife, Precilia Parker of Belleville, IL
- Children:
- Earlene (Paul) Stron of Baltimore, MD
- Aaron (Laura) Parker of Baltimore, MD
- Lynn Duke of Harrisburg, PA
- Christian (Gloria) Parker of Las Vegas, NV
- Carmen (Marc) Garcia of Columbia, IL
- Sister, Jacqueline Smith of Indianapolis, IN
- Grandchildren:
- Brandon Parker
- Alyssha Parker
- Aaliyah Parker
- Jorryn Adkins
- Jayden Adkins
- Marques Garcia
- Manuel Garcia
- Miguel Garcia
- Many dear nieces and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Projects.
Visitation: Visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
*Video Live-Stream Available HERE starting at 11:00 am.