Charles D. Parker, 59, of Scranton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday September 1, 2013 at his home. He leaves behind his wife, Mary Ann Cohowicz Parker, and devoted friend Patti Robinson.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Jesse and Bernice Scott Parker.

Charles was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He especially enjoyed fishing and playing golf with his son Christopher.

He was preceded in death by his 3 sisters: Marcia Blackwell, Thelma Elaine Parker, and Bernice “ FiFi” Parker and a brother Jesse Parker.

Surviving are his children: Christopher and his wife Debbie, Wilkes-Barre, Desiree, Michelle, Carly  and Mariah Parker along with a sister Carla P. Smith and brothers Earl and Leon Parker, all of Scranton also 12 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of his life to be held on Saturday at noon at the Bethel AME Church, 716 N. Washington Ave. Scranton with the Rev. Tawan E. Bailey, as celebrant.

To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com