Charles Louis Parker, Sr., passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009. Born in Vinita, OK, on March 6, 1928. Charlie was a lifelong Tulsan. After graduating from Central High School he proudly served in the United States Army. He attended The University of Tulsa, earning a BBA in Accounting, and worked in public accounting throughout most of his life. He founded two CPA firms: Parker and Rippy and later Parker and Company. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Betty Ann Parker; by his parents, William Albion Parker and Mary Ellen Chamberlain Parker; and by his brothers, Norman Parker, Bill Parker, and Nelson Parker. Charlie was a flag-waving patriot, a proud member of the Cherokee Nation, a loving husband, and supportive father. A former president of the Tulsa Exchange Club, he also served the Exchange Club as Midwest District President. He and Betty Ann were founding members of Asbury United Methodist Church.
Charles Louis Parker, Sr., passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009. Born in Vinita, OK, on March 6, 1928. Charlie was a lifelong Tulsan. After graduating from Central High School he proudly served in the United States Army. He attended The University of Tulsa, earning a BBA in Accounting, and worked in public accounting throughout most of his life. He founded two CPA firms: Parker and Rippy and later Parker and Company. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Betty Ann Parker; by his parents, William Albion Parker and Mary Ellen Chamberlain Parker; and by his brothers, Norman Parker, Bill Parker, and Nelson Parker. Charlie was a flag-waving patriot, a proud member of the Cherokee Nation, a loving husband, and supportive father. A former president of the Tulsa Exchange Club, he also served the Exchange Club as Midwest District President. He and Betty Ann were founding members of Asbury United Methodist Church.
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