THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida
Thursday, May 1, 1941

 

State Senator Fred Parker of Mayo died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Maurice Folsom, on Sunday evening as a result of a heart attack.

Senator Parker, who was a farm and automobile dealer, had been a member of the state senate for 12 years and was president pro-tem of the 1939 sessions, He had served for six years as county commissioner from Lafayette county and served two terms in the house of representatives before being elected state senator.

Senator Parker, long recognized as a powerful member of the senate, had been a strong supporter of Governor Holland’s program since the legislature convened April 8.

Funeral services for Senator Parker were held Tuesday afternoon from the First Baptist Church at Day. Interment was made in the Day Cemetery.