Deceased: Born 23 Jun 1941 Passed 20 Jan 2022, We regret to announce the passing of Retired Veteran Major Brady L. Parker, 80, of Moncks Corner, SC who entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 2:30 AM at the Summerville Community Hospice House in Summerville, SC. Major Brady was the loving father of Elizabeth Perry of Moncks Corner, SC. LIFE REFELCTIONS OF BRADY L. LEWIS Brady Lewis Parker said good bye to this world early Thursday morning on January 20, 2022, at 80 years old. He is preceded in death by his father; Perry Milton Parker (former Grand Master of the Texas Masonic Lodge); mother, Amelia E. Parker (née Lewis); sister, Nell Parker (married names Richard, Harshman, and Ward); half-sister, Dorothy Worl (formerly Theriot); and nephews Richard Johnson. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Perry Parker Friese, and granddaughter Lily Weh-la Marie Friese, both of Moncks Corner; grandson Nickolaus Parker Friese, granddaughter Ellie Catherine Friese,and granddaughter in heart Anne Sophia Friese, all of Lawrenceville,GA; and nephews James Brady (Brad) Richard & his husband Tim Watson, of New Orleans, LA,Kenneth Byrd & his long time partner Jo Wize of Edmond,OK and Lee Theriot, of Weatherford,TX; and brother-in-law Bill Worl, of Georgetown, TX. A proud native Texan, he was raised in Waco and Port Arthur. A proud Major of the United States Marine Corps, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam and fully retired from the service in 1986. For some years after his service, he lived in southern California, most notably in Laguna Beach, which he loved. A man of many trades, he had many residences. In his later years, he returned to Waco (where he is sorely missed by his dear friends, Don & Lynn Gallaspy and Robbie Jones). Declining health led him to move to South Carolina to live with his daughter not long after the death of his sister, Nell. All his life, Brady Parker held closely to family and friends, and his extraordinary memory could call up remarkably vivid and colorful details. His interests and passions were wide-ranging—languages, history, cooking, Native American lore (particularly that of the Comanches, with whom he identified), and the Dallas Cowboys. He was a natural and gifted storyteller, and he loved to tell a good, long joke. A week before he died, he ended his last phone call with his nephew Brad (who was coming to visit the day before he passed), “Well, I’m outta here!” OCS: D-4 TBS: D-4
Wife: -
Address: 3706 North 22nd street, Waco, TX 76708
Phone: (Home): -, (Work): -, (Cell): 504-554-0963 (Nephew will pass on any message)
e-Mail: richard.brad@gmail.com (Nephew will pass on any message)
Deceased: Dar succumbed to a cancerous gilblastoma tumor of the brain. He died in Naperville, IL on June 22, 2005 at his home. A graduate of Iowa State University, Dar was an infantry platoon commander and served two tours in Vietnam. Dar was on active duty for 5 years and spent 25 years in the reserves advancing to Bird Colonel. He was active in the Chicago area Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, serving as the Chicago Ball Chairman from 1993 to 2005. Dar was interred at the Quantico National Cemetery. OCS: C-4 TBS: D-4
Wife: Linda
Address: 1121 Summit Hills Lane, Naperville, IL 60563
William Syrus Poole, of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away peacefully, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife and daughters in the early morning hours of Friday, June 5 2020. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on August 16, 1940.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Adeline Price Poole, father, Ward Beecher Poole, daughter, Wendy Jean Poole, and niece, Katelynn Danielle Barnes. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bayly Walsh Poole, daughters, Kelly Gregan, Jill West (Barry), granddaughter, Carly Jean Gregan, grandsons, Griffin William West and Trenton Isaac West, sisters, Elizabeth Englert (Richard), Beverly Chandler (Barry), Frances Heckermann (Gerhard) and many cousins, nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
Bill was raised in Jacksonville Beach, FL, where he met Bayly in the church youth group. After graduating from Duncan U. Fletcher High School, Bill went on to Georgia Tech. After two years there Bill and Bayly married and moved to Gainesville, FL where he became a proud Gator! He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Washington, DC was the next destination for Bill, Bayly and Kelly Lynn and a job with the US Patent Office. While there Bill joined the US Marine Corps Reserve. As the war in Vietnam intensified Bill felt called to active duty. As a Radar Intercept Officer he was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, SC. Wendy Jean joined the family. His tour in Vietnam was cut short by his F4 Phantom jet being shot down. Bill was awarded the Purple Heart and completed two more years in Beaufort.
The next stop was back to his roots and a job as a Systems Engineer with Florida Power & Light in West Palm Beach, FL. There his love of the water, fishing, scuba diving and boating was fulfilled and Jill Elizabeth was added to the family. Bill joined the 4th Anglico Reserve Unit in West Palm Beach, holding various leadership positions including Executive Officer, Officer-in-Charge, and Commanding Officer while completing his 31 years of service and retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Bill retired from FPL after 25 years and joined Bayly in the real estate sales business establishing a long lasting reputation of dedication and integrity.
Bill's faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was very important to him and was evident in the life he lived. At the time of his death, he was a member of Family Church Downtown, West Palm Beach. He showed his love for his family, friends and community with deeds and a servant's heart. He was always available to help in any capacity. He enjoyed running, fishing,the Keys and jalapenos. He was famous for his homemade salsa and smoked fish dip!
He was the silly uncle, the family prankster, and witty. He took his family on numerous vacations, usually surrounded by water. He loved playing island music loudly on his boat, the Baylywick, singing at the top of his lungs! He established and loved the annual Poole family reunion in Sebastian, FL.
He loved all, but his wife, daughters and grandchildren were truly the apples of his eye. He showered them with love and they brought him great pride and joy. Our hearts are breaking, but we know he has been made whole with Jesus and is dancing wildly with Wendy to "Chantilly Lace" in heaven.
He will be interred at the National Cemetery in Lake Worth, FL. Church and graveside services with full military honors will be held once Covid restrictions have lifted. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice .
Published by The Palm Beach Post from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2020.
OCS: B-3 TBS: D-4
Wife: Bayly
Address: 731-2 Northeast 12th Terrace, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Deceased: Roger died on July 27, 2012. He is interred in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. When Roger was buried, the remains of his son, Michael, who was killed by an IED in Iraq in 2005 was relocated from the Riverside National Cemetery to be co-interred with Roger. OCS: D-3 TBS: D-4
Deceased: Born 23 Jun 1941 Passed 20 Jan 2022, We regret to announce the passing of Retired Veteran Major Brady L. Parker, 80, of Moncks Corner, SC who entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 2:30 AM at the Summerville Community Hospice House in Summerville, SC. Major Brady was the loving father of Elizabeth Perry of Moncks Corner, SC. LIFE REFELCTIONS OF BRADY L. LEWIS Brady Lewis Parker said good bye to this world early Thursday morning on January 20, 2022, at 80 years old. He is preceded in death by his father; Perry Milton Parker (former Grand Master of the Texas Masonic Lodge); mother, Amelia E. Parker (née Lewis); sister, Nell Parker (married names Richard, Harshman, and Ward); half-sister, Dorothy Worl (formerly Theriot); and nephews Richard Johnson. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Perry Parker Friese, and granddaughter Lily Weh-la Marie Friese, both of Moncks Corner; grandson Nickolaus Parker Friese, granddaughter Ellie Catherine Friese,and granddaughter in heart Anne Sophia Friese, all of Lawrenceville,GA; and nephews James Brady (Brad) Richard & his husband Tim Watson, of New Orleans, LA,Kenneth Byrd & his long time partner Jo Wize of Edmond,OK and Lee Theriot, of Weatherford,TX; and brother-in-law Bill Worl, of Georgetown, TX. A proud native Texan, he was raised in Waco and Port Arthur. A proud Major of the United States Marine Corps, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam and fully retired from the service in 1986. For some years after his service, he lived in southern California, most notably in Laguna Beach, which he loved. A man of many trades, he had many residences. In his later years, he returned to Waco (where he is sorely missed by his dear friends, Don & Lynn Gallaspy and Robbie Jones). Declining health led him to move to South Carolina to live with his daughter not long after the death of his sister, Nell. All his life, Brady Parker held closely to family and friends, and his extraordinary memory could call up remarkably vivid and colorful details. His interests and passions were wide-ranging—languages, history, cooking, Native American lore (particularly that of the Comanches, with whom he identified), and the Dallas Cowboys. He was a natural and gifted storyteller, and he loved to tell a good, long joke. A week before he died, he ended his last phone call with his nephew Brad (who was coming to visit the day before he passed), “Well, I’m outta here!”
