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Ralph Parker

[December 11, 2008]  Ralph G. Parker, 88, of Gainesville, Ga., formerly of Lincoln, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at his home following a long illness.

His graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Cemetery in Lincoln, with the Rev. Jeffrey G. Laible officiating.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Mr. Parker was employed in the cosmetic, chemical and pharmaceutical industries in Lincoln and in northern New Jersey. He retired to Gainesville, Ga., in 1987.

In World War II, he spent four years as a field artillery officer stationed in the European Theater.

He was born Nov. 20, 1920, in Jasper County to Frank and Olivia Parker. He grew up in Lincoln.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Avalyn Parker of Gainesville; two daughters, Anne (and Michael) Murray of Santa Monica, Calif., and Carolyn (and David) Benvenuti of Waterford, Conn.; three grandchildren, David (and Marin) Murray of Los Angeles, Calif., Amy (and Chris) Latyak of West Chester, Pa.; and Nadine (and Michael) Finnerty of Bryn Mawr, Pa.; and four great-grandchildren.

One son, Mark Parker, preceded him in death.

He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Gainesville, Ga.

He graduated from St. Joseph's College in Rensselar, Ind., and attended Harvard Law School.

Friends will remember him as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, golfer, tennis player and gardener.

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