He is survived by his wife Susan, stepchildren Cassie and Ben, sons Parker (Angie) and Will, brother Speed (A.C.), sister Whit, stepmother Julie, step siblings Shannon (Troy) and Taylor (Ronelle), granddaughter Chandler, nephews Breck, Lloyd and niece Katharine.
He is preceded in death by his parents Dr.William B. Stodghill and Susan Speed.
Parker was born in Baltimore, Maryland and the family soon moved home to Louisville, on Eastover Court, in a neighborhood teeming with children, where everyone went home when the streetlights came on. In sixth grade he played on an unforgettable and invincible YMCA football team. In 9th grade his basketball team was a standout. Parker attended Emmet Field Elementary School, Barret Junior High and Atherton High School. From an early age he displayed an unusual fascination with all motorized vehicles, including lawn mowers, mini-bikes, go-carts, motorcycles, trucks, wave runners and boats. His best days were spent on the water. He was an enthusiastic animal lover, beginning with his first family dog, LuLu, an arthritic Basset Hound who followed him everywhere he went on his bicycle, and later, his many chocolate Labs, Australian Shepherds, Border Collies and assorted cats, too many to name. He was a huge University of Louisville and Baltimore Ravens fan, often going to or watching games with family, who yelled so loudly at the television set that the children were frightened.
He was well loved by people from all over Louisville who knew and respected him from childhood, his professional relations in the roofing business and his river buddies. He enjoyed slow grilled chicken wings, yellow Starbursts candies, Ginger Snaps, Coffee Ice cream and a well-made cocktail. He never met a stranger. He had a kind heart, and a fabulous, quirky sense of humor. In 2017 Parker had the good fortune to marry his devoted sweetheart and mate Susan. They adored each other and cherished their time together. He will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Kentucky Humane Society, 1000 Lyndon Lane, Suite B, Louisville, Kentucky, 40222.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2822 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40206, on Saturday, March 9, at 2:00 PM with visitation at 1:00 PM. A reception will be held after the service at the church.
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