Born February 24, 1949 in Conneaut, Ohio
Passed December 18, 2024 in Palm Bay, Florida
Robert Dale “Bob” Parker, 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1949 in Conneaut, Ohio.
Bob was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Army as a helicopter and fixed-wing pilot until his honorable discharge on July 31, 1988. After retiring from the Army, he continued to fly as a pilot for both Health First and later NASA until retiring in November of 2007.
He is survived by a large, loving family, including his wife Nancy J. Parker; brother David (Sandy) Irish; nephews Jason (Kendra) Irish and Kyle Irish; children Dereck Parker, Jamie (Jen) Walsh, Melissa (Beau) Parker-DeBusk, Katie Parker, Sara (Billy) Higginbotham, Jacob (Jess) Parker, and Ryan Walsh; and grandchildren Sean Goddard, Kayelyn Cotter, Emma Cotter, Wyatt Higginbotham, Eva Parker, Wyatt Cotter, Liam Higginbotham, Julianna Parker, and Jackson Parker.
Memorial services will be held at the chapel at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 50 West Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, Florida 32901 on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 14:00. He will be laid to rest with honors at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, Florida.
9 entries.
Ramon Restivo
from Viera wrote on December 21, 2024:
RIP CW4 Parker…. So many of my childhood memories include him and the entire family. He was a great man and pilot. To me it is the closing of an era of my life. May he find eternal peace. And I fondly think of him and my pops drinking beer looking over all of us.
Lucia Lilien
from Valkaria Fl wrote on December 21, 2024:
Sincere condolences to the entire family.. May his memory be a blessing..Lucia
Tom and Sandra Horinek
from Elgin wrote on December 21, 2024:
To the Parker Family, Sorry to hear of the passing of Bob.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in this time of sorrow. Tom and Sandra Horinek
Christopher Musillo
from PALM BAY wrote on December 21, 2024:
Our whole hearted condolences to your family. May God Bless you and keep you. Give you comfort in Jesus name. Chris & Amy Musillo. We love you all
Ron Richards
from Conneaut, Ohio wrote on December 21, 2024:
Rest in Peace my old friend! I'll always remember our younger days of playing baseball - you were always my catcher ! 'till we play catch again, Ron
Birger Lausund
wrote on December 21, 2024:
I am very sorry for the loss of Bob. May he now rest in peace. I met Bob only one time, during the summer of 2011. My family and I visited Nancy (my late grandmother’s sister) and Bob, and also had the chance to meet the larger family, celebrating 4th of July, and more. We felt very welcome and a great time together. My fondest memory of Bob was when he gave me and my brother a silver coin he had received for his heroic efforts as a helicopter pilot (I think it was the Challenger disaster). I still have that coin, which for me was, and is still, a symbol of his generosity, kindness and bravery. A special hug goes out to Nancy - I am really looking forward to seeing you again soon. Love and condolences from Birger ❤️
Shauna Lee
from Palm Bay wrote on December 21, 2024:
Rest in peace Bob. I’m honored to have met you and call your daughter and your wife my friends. We will hold them close down here until they’re reunited with you.
Toni Solbakk
from Kolbotn, Norway wrote on December 21, 2024:
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Leif Iversen
from Kolbotn, Norway wrote on December 21, 2024:
Born February 24, 1949 in Conneaut, Ohio