Adolphe R. Parker passed away peacefully on December 20, 2016 in Palm Coast, Florida, which was his home for the past 11 years. He was born on February 22, 1931 in Suffolk, Virginia to the late Annie Myrtle Reavis and Wilbur G. Parker.

Upon completion of his high school studies he joined the United States Armed Services serving in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. This service lead to him being "honorably discharged" and recognized as a two-time Korean War Veteran. Upon completing his service he attended Morgan State and Glassboro State College but completed his studies at Richard Stockton State College (now Stockton University) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976.

After completion of his studies he worked serving the community in various capacities as an educator and retired from the State of New Jersey. During his retirement he began working at Gardner's Basin in Atlantic City, NJ as a Dock Master. Also he served on various civic organizations: African-American Male Conference (Atlantic City, NJ), Atlantic City Art Commission, African-American Mentoring Program (Palm Coast, FL) and the American Legion Post 115 (Palm Coast, FL).

Often he could be found enjoying his passion for cooking (with recipes featured monthly in Greyhound Bus Lines Magazine), creating and viewing art, family gatherings, sailing his boat, camping, fishing, building his various fish ponds and spending time with his dogs. But he wanted to be remembered as a MENTOR focused on the progress and improvement of education for young black youth.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 59 years Bonnie Parker of Palm Coast, Florida. A proud father of his children Charlene Epps (deceased), Cindy Cade (deceased), Stephen Parker (Karen), Gerald Parker, and Lisa Swan. As well as a brother to Brenda Parker, Yvonne Willis, Stella Saunders (Leonard), Diane Darling (Bill) and Wilber Parker (Delores). Also a grandfather of 10 grand-children: Stephen Parker, Savario Parker, Geresa Parker, Mia Parker, Marcus Cade Jr., Danielle Epps, Ashley Parker, Kyle Parker, Harrison Cade and Monet Swan. And his legacy will continue through his 18 great-grandchildren he leaves behind as well.

A private memorial gathering will be held for family and friends in Atlantic City, NJ. Internment will take place privately by the Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel at the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers monetary donations can be made to the "Parker Family Scholarship Fund" and sent in the C/O Danielle Epps to 113 South Edgewater Drive, Smithville, NJ 08205.