Richard Parker went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18th surrounded by the people who loved him. Born in South Carolina to Waynard and Kathleen (Brown) Parker, Richard's family moved frequently before arriving in Colorado when he was just 7 years old. He has made Longmont home for the last 52 years.Married to Linda (Fuxa) Parker for 50 years, Richard was a proud father to two children, Tricia (Parker) Fixmer and Adam Parker (wife Jodi), and a Papa to six grandchildren, Jacob, Jarod, Sydney, Payton, Sawyer and Adison.Richard owned and operated several general contracting companies in the Front Range area as well as a real estate company in Longmont. He was a Longmont City Council member and Longmont United Hospital Board Member both in the early 80's. He had been a member of the Longmont Board of Realtors. Richard was a long-time member of CENTRALongmont (formerly Central Presbyterian Church).Richard always made sure to keep his family top priority. When he wasn't enjoying trips to Alaska to fish for salmon, Richard kept busy attending sporting and music events for his six grandchildren. Richard also was part of the Longmont Grandparents of Children with Down syndrome group. In addition to his wife, his children and grandchildren, Richard is survived by two brothers, Wayne (Jeanise) of Hartsel and Dave (Rosmary) of Longmont, a niece and nephews.Richard is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Fred Parker, two nieces and a nephew.A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 23, 2016 at CENTRALongmont. Cremation entrusted to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Inurnment in Longmont Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association in care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel.
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