Marvin Morgan Parker

August 8, 1945 - February 4, 2021

Marvin Morgan Parker, 75, passed away on Thursday, February 4, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Marvin was born on August 8, 1945 to Mardis Morgan Parker and Mildred Ruth Parker in Newnan, Georgia. He became a certified Physician’s Assistant in 1973 after graduating from the University of Nebraska Medical School through the Air Force’s Physician’s Assistant training program.

Marvin served as an Air Force medic during the Vietnam War. In 1976, he became a Master Sergeant. He worked as a Physician’s Assistant for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for 20 years. As a Physician’s Assistant with the VA, he advocated for the health and wellbeing of his patients and found it extremely rewarding to treat fellow vets.

Marvin was predeceased by his father and mother, Mardis and Ruth Parker. He is survived by Theresa Roach Parker, his wife of 38 years, daughter Emily Parker Hughes, grandson Dylan Hughes, brother Mardis Walls Parker, Sr., nephew Mardis Walls Parker, Jr., his uncle Jack Walls, and his many beloved cousins he shared great memories with through the years.

Marvin was a history buff and was especially passionate about Civil War history. He enjoyed spending quality time with his grandson and seven great nieces and nephews. Marvin had a gift for storytelling and made everything in life an adventure.

A Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m on Wednesday, February 10, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5033
Rouse Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23462. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, February 11 at 12
p.m. at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, VA. In lieu of flowers, please visit
https://vva.org/donate/ to make contributions to Vietnam Veterans of America in Marvin’s honor.

Visitation Information

Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location:

Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel

5033 Rouse Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

(757) 422-4000 | Map

Cemetery Information

Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021

Time: 12:00 pm

Location:

Albert G. Horton Memorial Veteran Cemetery

5310 Milners Rd.

Suffolk, VA 23434

757-255-7217 | Map

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Tom Baird posted on 2/11/21

Marvin was a great friend of mine in high school and later. We were in the H. S. band and played in a little dance combo in high school. Life took us to separate states and careers, but we stayed in contact off and on and enjoyed times at reunions. He led a life of service. He was a great guy and he'll be missed by all who knew him.

Jimmy Wilson posted on 2/10/21

I’m so sorry to learn of Marvin’s passing . Marvin and I we’re buddies in the mid to late 60s and attended West Georgia college together. I still live in Newnan. He played drums some back then with a band that I was in at the time. We went to several concerts together to see Ray Charles, James Brown and Ramsey Lewis. All of these were in Atlanta. He was a good friend and we shared our love of music. I lost track of him over the years but did manage to see him a few years ago at a high school reunion. It was good to see him. We spoke briefly. I will always cherish those memories of Marvin. He was a fine man! My heartfelt condolences to the family!

johnny wilson posted on 2/10/21

so sorry for yoy loss so sorry for your loss marvin and i were friends and classmates at newnan high school(ga). class of '63.we also went to west ga college and hung out together a lot. he was a fine person. RIP

A. Marine posted on 2/10/21

Semper Fi Doc, Rip.

Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum posted on 2/10/21

May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Marvin Morgan Parker, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Air Force Veteran, Marvin Morgan Parker, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

Kevin Koch Sr posted on 2/9/21

Marvin Nd I worked together in Spinal Cord for years. We would help one another out because it seem we always had tons of things to do for our patients. Marvin and I always lended on hand to each other. He always had that style of a true southern gentleman. You will be miss! You will always be in your loved ones hearts constantly.

Terry & Sharon Duffie posted on 2/9/21

SO SORRY. YOU HAVE LEFT THE BOUNDARY OF EARTH Way to SOON. Thank you for the service given to so many for years. Most of all THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU; The husband, the dad, grandad, the brother, friend, & the cousin. BLESSINGS TO EVERYONE. PRAYERS OF PEACE & COMFORT.

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