THE POST-JOURNAL
Jamestown, New York
March 30, 2004

BUNNELL, Fla. - George Edward ''Eddie'' Parker IV, 14, of Apricot Lane, died Saturday (Feb. 28, 2004), the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Florida.

He was born May 29, 1989, in Daytona Beach, the son of George Edward Parker III and Jean Pillittieri Stipes, both of Bunnell.

A ninth-grade pupil at Flagler Palm Coast High School, he was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served as a teacher quorum president.

George enjoyed fishing, baseball, and attending seminary. He always looked forward to the time during holidays and summers that he was able to spend with his Jamestown family. He will be sadly missed by his uncle and aunt, Joseph and Diana Pillittieri of Jamestown.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his stepfather, Michael Stipes of Bunnell; a brother, Michael Stipes of Bunnell; and his maternal grandmother, Sally Pillittieri of Flagler Beach, Fla., formerly of Jamestown.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Francesca Dawn Parker, who died Feb. 28, 2004, as a result of the automobile accident; a maternal grandfather, Joseph S. Pillittieri; and paternal grandparents, Fern O. and George Edward Parker II.

The funeral service will be held Saturday in Florida. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Gullo, pastor of Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church, will officiate.

Visitation will not be observed.

Memorials may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 400 N. Palmetto St., Bunnell, Fla., 32110.