[Funeral Program for Elmer Parkerson, February 12, 1998] Page: 2 of 5
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OBITUARY
"The Bridge Builder's Going Home Celebration"
Elmer Parkerson was born in Washington, D. C. on
November 17, 1916. He departed this life on Sunday,
February 8, 1998.
He was a devoted member of the Episcopal Church and
cherished the many congregations that crossed his path
throughout the world. He was confirmed at the Washington
Cathedral in Washington, D. C. He served in many capacities
in the Episcopal churches in Michigan, California, the
Philippines, England, Alaska, Japan, and his beloved St.
Philip's in San Antonio, Texas. A cradle Episcopalian, Elmer
was well trained in the Episcopal tradition. He served as a
Lay Minister in various locations during his military
assignments; trained numerous adults to be lay readers, young
people to be acolytes, provided instructions in the Episcopal
tradition, and presented many candidates to Bishops of the
church for confirmation into the Episcopal Communion. He
became a member of St. Philip's in 1957, where he served as
a Licensed Lay Reader and Acolyte Master until his health
failed him. He represented his parish as a delegate to the
Annual Council Meetings of the Episcopal Diocese of West
Texas many times during the period of 1960 to 1982, and
was awarded special recognition by the Rector and members
of the Parish on May 21, 1995 for 30 years of dedicated
service. He had an intense desire to build bridges for young
people and devoted much of his efforts to programs for the
youth.
Elmer Parkerson was a bridge builder who like to get things
done. He used his driving personality to accomplish much
during his service in the Air Force. He retired after 30 years
having attained the rank of Master Sergeant.
He was a 32nd degree Mason, Lone Star Consistory #113
and Master Mason, Blue Bonnet Lodge #192, F &.AM Prince
Hall Affiliated of Texas.
On February 6, 1959, he was married to Edith Marie
Spencer at St. Philip's Church. They enjoyed a full life as
they toured the world together. Two days prior to his death
was their 39th anniversary
When Elmer crossed over the bridge into eternal life, he
left many family and friends. . As well as his wife, he is survived
by an aunt, Florence Turner, New York City; cousins, William
Parkerson, Washington, D. C., Iva Wilson and Yvonne
Wilson, Baltimore, MD, Michelle Parkerson, Philadelphia,
PA; nephews, Donald and Isaac Ingram, New York City,
Robert Ingram, Frederick, MD; nieces, Walter and Mable
Thompson, San Jose, CA, Lisa Beckham, Campbell, CA., and
a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death
by both parents and a sister.
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