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Edward Clifton Parker III "Cliff" JOHN'S ISLAND - Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 25, 2010, Mr. Edward Clifton "Cliff" Parker, III, husband of Jackie Parker, of John's Island, SC. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Andell's Bluff, 4460 Bohickett Rd. John's Island. Cliff was born in RAF Lakenheath Suffolk, England, a son of Edward Clifton and Sally Kight Parker on January 16, 1960. He graduated from College Preparatory High School and was a Safety Officer with Charleston County Emergency Medical Services and former Assistant Director for Colleton County EMS Cliff was a Past President and Treasurer of the South Carolina EMS Association, was a founding member of the International Association of EMS Chief Officers, a Command Officer of the S.C. DMAT Team, a member of the Board of Governors of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, a member at large of the Lowcountry Regional EMS Board and a member of the Commission of the One Percent Fund with the St. John's Fire Department. Cliff was an avid sailor who made numerous open ocean voyages including Trans Atlantic trips. He is survived by his wife, Jackie, of John's Island; a step-son, Kevin Baker; his mother, Sally, of Folly Beach; his father of Dunedin, FL; his siblings, Michael R. Parker, Missy White, David J. Parker, John P. Parker, Richard T.K. Parker and Mimi Parker as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Cliff was predeceased by a step-son, Donovan Christopher Baker. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cliff Parker EMS Humanitarian Award in care of the SC EMS Association, P.O. Box 378, Lexington, SC 29071. Cliff's Guest Book may be signed at www.charlestonfunerals.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 27, 2010.

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Wendy Jones

March 21, 2022

I miss our friendship

jeff mccausland

April 18, 2010

Cliff was a terrific guy. Bright, enthusiastic, caring, and always it seemed to me to be trying to help someone. Our sincere condolences to his wife and children as well as the entire Parker family.

jeff and marianne mccausland, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

n. madsen hawkins

April 8, 2010

An overwhelming loss of a dear, dear friend.

Larry Freudenberg

April 3, 2010

At College Prep I have fond memories of Cliff. He was always respectful to the faculty and a friend to everyone. To his family, we send our condolences.

alice hills

April 2, 2010

Jackie, Cliff was a very special person
and when I think of him the one word that comes to me is gentle. Your loss is heaven's gain. I did not know he had left this world until yesterday and did not know he had been so sick. My love to you and his family. Alice Furman Hills

Wanda Brown

April 1, 2010

To my dearest friend Sally and the Family of Cliff Parker, my heart was so heavy to hear about the loss of your son Cliff. To the entire family, my deepest condolences to you during your time of breivement. Sally, you have been very close to my heart since we last talked and you all are in my daily prayers. I will see you very soon my friend.

Lemuel Patterson

March 31, 2010

Dear Jackie,
We have forever memories of the worship and fellowship with the Parkers. I remember Cliff and you opening your home for my birthday celebration feast. Perhaps you thought we were bringing a little seafood . Yet, you were not alarmed when it was 75 pounds of live crawfish for only six people. But that is your kindness and how I will alwatys remember Cliff, with kindness and peacefullness.

May the light of God surround you and His love enfold you, Where HE is, so shall you and all will be well by and by. Amen.
Sincerely,

Lemuel Patterson

Nancy Toussaint

March 29, 2010

Wayne and I always knew Cliff as the "peaceful man" just so kind to others. God Bless you and your family and a fine man will be missed.

March 29, 2010

Sally and the Parker Family,
I was saddened to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers have been with you during the past several days.
Harriet Cooney

Bobby/Betty Herbert

March 29, 2010

To the Family of Cliff Parker:
Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of Cliff.
I have know Cliff for many years; In fact we were on many of the Board together and he was a great person. He
was a person that was well liked by all that knew him. He will truly be missed by all of us that knew him.
We know that he is resting with our Heavely Father and that he is no longer suffering. So we say "Good-Bye"
to a wonderful friend, "Rest in Peace."

Gene and Jean Miller

March 29, 2010

To the Parker Family,
Our heart-felt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God give you peace in the midst of this storm.

Melanie Redding

March 29, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Lisa Parnelle Jones

March 28, 2010

Missy and John, I haven't seen your family in many years, but I have fond memories of every person in your family. It was with great sadness that I read about Cliff's passing. My heartfelt prayers are with you and your family.

Sadie Cook

March 28, 2010

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger. I wish you enought gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish you enough "Hellos" to get you through the final "Good-Bye".

Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Cliff will be missed by all.

Love t Peace,
Glenn & Sadie Cook

Andi Bow

March 28, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joe Johnston

March 27, 2010

Cliff will be truely missed. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family

Steve Lanford

March 27, 2010

As the Executive Director of the South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association I speak for all within our Association in the deepest of sympathy to all of the Parker and extended family. Cliff was one of the most dedicated persons I have ever known in his unselfish commitment to his fellow citizens. In addition to the unimaginable loss that you, the Parker family will endure, all that have been fortunate to have known Cliff will share in your grief. Our lives, as well as those he unselfishly helped have been enriched simplpy by knowing him. Thank you for sharing Cliff with all of us as he certainly will be missed realizing, however, that our loss is heaven's gain. Thank you again for sharing (with us) his remarkable life. Sincerely, all within the SCEMSA.

Wendy (Pilling) Jones

March 27, 2010

My prayers go out to Jackie and Kevin. Cliff was a wonderful person and dear friend to many. May you take peace in knowing he is sailing the great sea of heaven and all his pain is gone. Dearly loved by everyone.

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