Rema Parker

Mr. Rema Parker, age 88 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Born in Perry, FL to the late William and Victoria Padgett Parker, he has been a Baker County resident since 1968. A World War II Navy Veteran, Mr. Parker was aboard the fifth ship into Tokyo when Japan surrendered. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, building things, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his sons: Douglas Parker of Glen St. Mary, Steve (Wanda) Parker and Barry (Alice) Parker both of Jacksonville, and Wayne (Wanda) Parker of Macclenny; daughters: Maria Parker of Jacksonville and Evelyn Parker of Sanderson; sister: Ruth Cribbs of Live Oak, FL; eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. His loyal sidekick "Pistol" also survives. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Friday, August 10, 2012 at Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church with Reverends Tommy Richardson and Justin Griffis officiating. Burial will follow at South Prong Cemetery, Sanderson. The family will receive friends 6-8:00pm Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME, Macclenny 904-259-4600. Please sign the online guestbook at http://www.forbesfuneralhome.net/