Mr. Kermit DeWayne Parker

June 9, 1972 - January 30, 2021

Masks are required while in the building viewing, and for all funeral and graveside services. Please practice safe social distancing. Kermit DeWayne Parker passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kermit was born to Tobbie and Kermit Parker on June 9, 1972 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kermit chased his dreams to play football in high school and college. In the spring of 1999, Quatesha Kern and Kermit, welcomed his first-born son, Chamberlen D. Parker, into their lives. Kermit was so proud that Chamberlen decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and play football. In 2001, Kermit married Shanna Parker, and raised three cherished stepchildren: Anthony Cuc Dinh, Phaizaun DeShawn’te Dinh and Marlayna Mychelle Harper. They flourished under his fatherly tutelage. During the winter of 2015, Anica Miller and Kermit welcomed his youngest son, Nolan D. Parker, into this world. Full of energy and giggles, this little one became his shadow, following his father everywhere. Kermit’s outgoing personality allowed him to build a long career in sales and customer service. In his spare time, Kermit enjoyed life’s simple pleasures of hanging out with friends, family, discussing politics and watching sports, especially football. Kermit will be missed by his numerous friends, family and acquaintances. He leaves to mourn his memory, his mother, Tobbie Shareef; his sister, Cynthia Stevenson; his brother-in law Lacey Stevenson; his brother, Andre Parker; his sons, Chamberlen Parker and Nolan Parker; his best friend, Brian Lewis; his three nephews; and many more friends and family.