Parker, Philip Rodney, age 78, of Brooksville, Florida, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville. Born in Lewiston, Maine he came here 19 years ago from Fort Meyers, Florida. He was a retired Truck Driver and a member of Community Baptist Church in Brooksville. Survivors include his wife Emma Louise of Brooksville; step-sons Terry Price and Gary Price both of Illinois; sister: Theresa Chase of Texas; six step grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Visitation for friends will be Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 11:00am-1:00pm at Community Baptist Church with a service immeditaley following at 1:00pm. Burial following the church service at Community Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Community Baptist Church 13232 Citrus Way, Brooksville, Florida, 34601.Arrangements by Merritt Funeral HomeBrooksville Chapel352-796-6699"Family Owned and Operated"www.merrittfuneral.com""
