Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 57 years, Sherry B. Parker, son P. Scott Parker (Lori), Beloved grandchildren, Katelyn Parker, Anderson Parker and brother Lou Parker, two nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by parents Hattie Sims Parker, Chester L. Parker, Sr. and brother Marshall Wayne Parker.
Chester was the 1962 Kiwanis Club outstanding athlete and student at Ensley High School and a football scholarship athlete at Vanderbilt University 1962 - 1965 where he was center for the Commodores and was a letterman. He graduated with a Bachelors Degree of Civil Engineering from Vanderbilt University. He began his working career with Shell Oil Company in Birmingham, Chattanooga, and Nashville districts. He was also employed by RIME Construction Company, Edgewater Beach Construction Company and President/ Owner of Park Lane Construction, Inc. until his retirement. He served six years in the U.S. Army Reserves with 87th Maneuver Area Command, Birmingham and 334 Engineering Detachment, Nashville, TN.
Chester was an avid sportsman enjoying hunting and fishing in Linden, Al. Golfing and Boating at Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club, Ft. Myers, Florida where he was part time resident for 22 years. He and Sherry were world travelers and have many happy memories of their adventures. Chester was a 31 year member of Hunter Street Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at Southern Heritage Funeral Home with visitation from 11:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. on September 28, 2022. Graveside services at 1:00 P.M. lead by Dr. Buddy Gray.
Our deepest gratitude to Dr. Allan Yeilding and his staff at Hematology and Oncology Associates of Alabama for many years of compassionate care.
Please make memorial contributions to Hunter Street Baptist Church Mission Fund 2600 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, Al 35244 or Commodore Club, Football Scholarship Fund Vanderbilt University Jess Neely Drive Nashville, TN 35209.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.southernheritagefunerals.com for the Parker family.
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