Nick Parker
- Odessa, Florida
Nicholas "Nick" James Parker, 20, 1326 Wyndham Lakes Drive, Odessa, Florida, a son of Michael Ray and Merlinda Smith Parker, died Sunday, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born August 9, 1988, in Dallas, Texas. Nick was a student at Clemson University. He was a Eagle Scout and a loving son and brother. Nick graduated from Ft. Jackson, SC, and was a distinguished graduate of 2 military training schools. He received the Army Commendation Medal and was a PFC in the US Army Reserve. Nick was very physical and fitness oriented with dreams of making a career in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Douglas and Anita Smith.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother, Steve Parker of Odessa, Florida, his paternal grandparents, James V. & Alene B. Parker, Jr., of Camden, SC, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM, Tuesday at Tillman Hall, on the campus of Clemson University, with full military honors. A reception will follow at Clemson United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the America Red Cross, PO Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, which is assisting the family.