Elliott John Parker

Elliott John Parker was born on July 4, 1944 in Washington, DC. He left us peacefully on October 4, 2016 in Anaheim, CA with family by his side. Elliott attended New Rochelle High School and Los Angeles City College. He moved to Los Angeles, in 1968 and married Reatha Joyce Parker on April 4, 1969. He served four years in the United States Air Force.

Elliott was an accomplished businessman that often shared his knowledge to all. He was a dedicated and passionate family man, who always encouraged everyone to pursue their goals. He loved to laugh and tell stories with his family, spend time with his dogs, and enjoy the best food.

Elliott is preceded in death by his father, Wesley Parker.

Elliott touched the lives of every person by leaving words of encouragement and inspiration. He leaves a legacy that will be carried on by his survivors.

Elliott is survived by his wife, Reatha Joyce Parker. His two sons, Sean Christopher Parker and Ron P Meyer. His daughter-in-law, Glecy Medina Parker. His two grandsons, Christopher Elliott Parker and Tyson Anthony Parker. His granddaughter, Amaya Alaine Parker. His mother, Evelyn Mae Hart. His three brothers, William Billy, Robert, and Steven Parker. His sister, Carolina Bantum. As well as a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.

"You may be gone from our sight, but you are never gone from our heart and through memories."

The viewing will be held on October 14, 2016 at 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial, 1500 East San Antonio Drive Long Beach, CA 90807. The funeral service will be held on October 15, 2016 at 9:30 AM at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, Long Beach, CA 90807.

Burial will be on Monday October 17 at 11:45 at Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, Ca.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given at www.diabetes.org