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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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06/27/1954 – 05/25/2015
Columbia
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 3 PM Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Lane United Methodist Church, with a burial in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Visitation
The family will greet friends from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Thursday before the service at Lane United Methodist Church.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P. O. Box 3000, Boone NC, 28607 or at www.Samaritanspurse.org.
Edmund “Eddie” Whitfield Parker, Jr. born on June 27, 1954 to Edmund Whitfield Parker, Sr. and Lee Doris Blackmon Parker in Manning, SC died Monday, May 25, 2015. Eddie graduated from Williamsburg Academy in Kingstree and the University of South Carolina, where he majored in broadcast journalism. He managed several radio stations after graduation before his employment with The State Newspaper in 1982. He remained there until 1996 serving as Assistant Circulation Director.
He was a gifted musician beginning in his childhood where he faithfully played the piano for his church. Eddie loved all types of music and played the piano and guitar for well over 40 years. His musical career included playing in various groups, such as Brandy and Mama’s Home Cookin’. He was often requested to play for many weddings and funerals because of his love for others and his God-given musical ability.
In 2013, after various health challenges, he became a resident at Agape Transitional Care of West Columbia. As the youngest resident, he was challenged to examine his life. His focus on the temporal changed to what is eternal. This change was evident in his life as he began to share his faith in Jesus by leading Bible studies and sharing his testimony with staff and residents as well as their families. He also served as the patient advocate liaison for his fellow residents at Agape Transitional Care. In addition, he was an avid USC fan and wore his colors proudly. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved canine companion, Abby.
Eddie is survived by his sister, Alice Parker Freeman and her husband Joe along with numerous cousins in the Lane, Sumter, Greenville, and Hartsville areas; and special angel friends, Kenny and Debbie Stafford of Lexington, S.C. He is also survived by his ex-wife of 18 years, Rhonda Marie June Parker.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 P.M. until 2:30 P.M. Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Lane United Methodist Church with funeral services to follow at 3:00 P.M. in the church sanctuary. Burial will be in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, Eddie requested that any donations in his memory, be made to the Samaritan’s Purse, P. O. Box 3000, Boone NC, 28607 or at www.Samaritanspurse.org
A good guy. Hate to hear this. Prayers sent.
So sorry to hear about Eddie. He was a great man and musician. Prayers and condolences to his family and many friends. RIP Eddie. You are going to be greatly missed.
Alice, Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother and my best friend. Though we drifted apart in older days I will always treasure the memories of our youth . He will be missed and never replaced .
God Bless,
Harry Parnell
My prayers are with Eddie’s family during this difficult time. Eddie was a good man, a talented musician, and awesome friend. As a child, Eddie played music at our house when hanging out with my dad and friends. I appreciate the wonderful memories and friendship!
Parker Family and Friends, I have loved Eddie as a friend for years and have held him close in my heart and prayers, so very sad to hear of his passing, but without a doubt I know he has earned his Heavenly wings. RIP Eddie, you will forever live in our hearts.