William Raymond Parker Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Raymond Parker in Norfolk, Virginia, born in Miami, Florida, who passed away on April 2, 2026 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Raymond Parker to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though William may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Parker; his children, Sharon Vaughn (John), Brian Parker (Tracey) and Chad Parker (Christina); and his sisters, Sheri Black and Nancy Manning. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, an organization close to Ray's heart.
