Mr. George Washington Parker, 82, was born February 22, 1934 in Hartwood, Virginia to the late Murray and Belle Standard Parker.  George entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, MD.

George served in the United States Army as a Medical Aidman.  He was honorably discharged in 1956.  George moved to Washington D.C. and worked for AT&T and retired as an Installation and Repair Supervisor.  George loved to work with his hands and could put together and take apart almost anything.  He loved helping others and enjoyed long conversations about life and politics.

He joined the Mount Olive Baptist Church in August 1940, where he served as the Church Treasurer.  On June 23, 2002 the Mount Olive Baptist Church gave him an appreciation plaque and words of encouragement for his devoted and outstanding service as Treasurer of the church.  He was the President of the Hospitality and Fellowship Committees for five years and a member of the Building Fund Committee.  He also was involved in various other church activities.

George was preceded in death by six brothers, numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

George leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife of sixty-three years, Hazel E. Parker; one son Kenneth A. Parker; one daughter Sharron M. Parker; three grandchildren Kimberly N. Parker, Kendra A. (Christopher) Smith, and K'Veyon A. Parker; two great-grandchildren Mikayla A. Smith and Tyler A. Smith; one brother Edward Douglas Parker; two sisters Geneva Parker Baker and Dorothy May Parker Taylor; and numerous other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2017 at Mt Olive Baptist Church, 395 Mount Olive Road, Stafford, VA 22556 with a viewing one hour prior to the service.