Raymond Edward Parker was called from labor to reward Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was the third son of the late Deacon Nathaniel Parker Sr. and Mother Annie Mae Parker.

Raymond attended the Calvert County Public Schools. He graduated from Calvert High School on June 19, 1977. Raymond was a Bibleway baby. Born and lead under the spiritual leadership of the late Bishop Henry H. Brown and Mother Minnie L. Brown. Deacon Nathaniel Parker and Mother Annie Parker faithfully brought him to church. As he got older, he was baptized and received the gift of the Holy Ghost. His favorite scripture, 23rd Psalm, "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." Under the leadership of Apostle Joseph N. Brown and Mother Pearlie Brown, Raymond was appointed a member of the Brotherhood club; the Brotherhood Choir; the Angelic Choir; and the Bibleway Silvertones.

Raymond loved to sing and praise the Lord. He would sing and shout all over the sanctuary for he was not ashamed to praise God. In 2007, Raymond served under the leadership of Senior Pastor Neil Gross and Co-Pastor Delethian Gross. He often said, "Senior Pastor Neil and Co-Pastor Delethian was real people of God". They made him feel that he was loved.

Raymond leaves to cherish his memories: two brothers, Nathaniel Jr. and Matthew; one sister, which he loved dearly, Dieanne Stewart; two aunts, Thelma Wall and Helen Mae Harrod; one uncle; Calvin Wallace, three sisters-in-law, Sara Parker, Debbie Parker, and Robbie Parker; one brother-in-law, George Stewart; one niece, Simone Janey; two nephews, Paul Jr. and Clifton Stephen; two great-nieces, Haleigh and Skyy; and a host of cousins and friends.

Arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home.

Visitation:
10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Greater Bible Way Church, 2300 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Service:
11:00 am on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Greater Bible Way Church, 2300 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.