Renny Parker

Renny Parker is a United States Army veteran who courageously served our Nation during the Vietnam conflict. He achieved the rank of Sergeant E-5.

Mr. Parker heroically earned a Purple Heart after being wounded on February 1, 1968, during a search and destroy mission near Quang Tri City while serving as a Rifleman with Company D, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 12th Cavalry. Additionally, he earned and is the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device, Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, three Overseas Bars, Bronze Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal and Sharp Shooter M-14.
 
A Gold Star parent, Mr. Parker is the father of United States Marine Sergeant Elisha Parker, who was killed in action on May 4, 2006, while performing his duties as a Combat Engineer in Iraq.

Mr. Parker remains committed to helping veterans and Gold Star families. He works to ensure that the memories of our fallen service members never fade.

A Life Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 944, Mr. Parker has been an instrumental part of the CNY Chapter 490 Military Order of the Purple Heart, donating his time in support of each organization’s programs. Additionally, he has raised thousands of dollars for the nonprofit Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (T.A.P.S.) while running the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., in memory of his son. Mr. Parker, along with his wife, have worked to raise money for injured war veterans through a memorial fund and a charity golf tournament in their son, Elisha’s, name.

As a civilian, Mr. Parker worked in manufacturing and manufacturing management with International Wire Co. for over 30 years. He and his wife, Donna, live in Camden and are the proud parents of four children: Briana, Isaiah, Elisha, and Andrew.

Mr. Parker is also a member of Abundant Life Community Church in Camden, where he is actively involved in many areas of ministry and community outreach.