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Leon Parker Obituary

Parker, Jr., Leon 71, was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on August 7, 1941, to the late Leon and Genora Parker. He passed on September 26, 2012. Leon, youngest of four children, preceded in death by a sister, Shirley, and a brother Shelton; He leaves to mourn his passing, a wife of 44 years, Mildred; two children, Aaron, (Cheryl) and Leon "Tyrone" (Cheryll); five grandchildren, Cedric, Eryn, Leon "Tyshaun", Jordan, and Luke; one sister, Rose (Emanuel) Younkins. Public viewing October 5th from 4-7 pm at Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 s. Halsted, Chicago. Funeral Services at New Joy Divine Gospel Church, 7625 s. Halsted, Chicago on Saturday, October 6th. Visitation at 10am. Service at 11 am. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery from 4-7 pm. All are welcome.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 6, 2012.

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shaun smith

November 27, 2012

r.i.p. leon parker jr this your son shaun smith and i will always miss you but you will never be forgotten.

October 6, 2012

Dear Parker Family: During this distressing time, always remeber GOD is a true refuge for us. He can help us. - Psalms 46:1-3

Tom & Augustine Rhodes

October 6, 2012

May The God of all comfort be with you and the family through this difficult time.

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