Robert Dale “Bob” Parker
Born February 24, 1949 in Conneaut, OhioPassed 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.
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Sending prayers to the Higginbotham and Parker family. We love you all.
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Dear Nancy and Family, Bobby and I are cousins and we used to also have large family get togethers in our younger years. So sorry to hear that he has left you and prayers that God gives you peace as you mourn your loss of husband and father and grandfather. He is hugging his Mom and grandmother and so many of his family right now I know every time I would see his Mom Dorothy Jean she would talk about how proud she was of him and everything he was able to accomplish. Love to you all Sally & Larry Rood
My condolences to you Nancy and the whole of your family. I didn’t know Bob but from the descriptions here, he sounds like a wonderful human being. Will be thinking of you.
I was so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. He was extremely welcoming, generous and kind to us. We only got to visit once, more than 10 years ago, but I still remember our visit very fondly, much due to Bob’s hospitality. He treated us like family, introduced us to his family, told stories and made us feel welcome. He even gave us one of the coins from the Apollo mission, even though it was the first time we met him. I Think this showed how generous and welcoming Bob was. I still have the coin as one of my most priced posessions to this day. It saddens me that I never got to meet Bob again. My thoughts and condolonces go out to the family and friends he left behind. May he rest in peace.
I was so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. He was extremely welcoming, generous and kind to us. We only got to visit once, more than 10 years ago, but I still remember our visit very fondly, much due to Bob’s hospitality. He treated us like family, introduced us to his family, told stories and made us feel welcome. He even gave us one of the coins from the Apollo mission, even though it was the first time we met him. I Think this showed how generous and welcoming Bob was. I still have the coin as one of my most priced posessions to this day. It saddens me that I never got to meet Bob again. My thoughts and condolonces go out to the family and friends he left behind. May he rest in peace.
I knew Bob for many years as I worked at the airport. I think the greatest testament to what a good man he was is his children . Dereck and Jake worked with me for years and are both good men, hardworking and honest. And when ever I saw any of the girls they were so nice and kind.
Bob always had that twinkle in his eye .
It was a lucky day when Bob met Nancy, he said that himself.
Rest in peace .
Dear Nancy and Family......I am heartbroken for you. I loved flying and working with Bob! I always felt safe. May the angels be his guide into Paradise. Praying for God's peace and comfort for you all.
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.
Sincere condolences to the entire family.. May his memory be a blessing..Lucia
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
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
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
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 ❤️
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.
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The good memories live on, dear Bob ❤️