MILFORD – Keith W. Parker passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.
Major, USAF (Retired) 1959-1973
Navigator, Electronic Warfare Officer, Pilot
Born Again 10/21/1968. With his love of the Lord, Keith earned a Juris Doctor from George Mason University Law School along with other degrees and was an instructor at Delaware Technical and Community College from 1994-2012.
Keith was born in Fostoria, OH, son of the late Buster "Nick" Parker and Leva Leanna (Allen) Parker. In addition to his parents, Keith is preceded in death by a son, Troy Cade Parker (2007).
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 51 years, Bonnie (Booth) Parker; four children, Bryan Thomas Parker and wife Tammy, of Salt Lake City, UT, Derek Weston Parker and wife Kyong, of Ellicott City, MD, Coty Trianne Ferenchak and husband John, of Tucson, AZ, and Tyra Lynn Parker, of Freeport, ME; four grandchildren, Monica Parker, Niki Parker, Amy Zepeda, John "Jack" Ferenchak; two brothers, Stephen Thomas Parker, and Allen Joseph Parker and wife Linda; as well as two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 NW Front Street, Milford, DE 19963. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Saturday evening, October 5, 2024, from 6-8pm and Sunday beginning at 12 pm. Burial will be in St. Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood.
Online condolences are welcome for the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com