KEITH PARKER Was born on October 21, 1975 to Phillip Parker and Denise Mayfield in Yuma, Arizona. He was an
identical twin.
Keith Parker accepted Christ in his life on February 7, 1999 at Bayo Vista Baptist Church in
Rodeo, California under the leadership of Rev. Lonny L. Davis.
Keith graduated from Oakland High School
in June, 1994. He then attended Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California where he pursued his football
career. He graduated from Contra Costa College in May of 1997 with an Asociate in Liberate Arts. Keith worked
for the City of Oakland and the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department. He loved to work and support his family.
His hobbies were his "toys" like his cars, motorcycle and the van of his dreams. Keith also took pride in coaching
youth athletic teams such as flag football and basketball at the Oakland Park and Recreation Department where he
received numerous trophies.
Keith departed this life on September 1, 2002. He leaves to cherish his memories his
devoted wife, Tranisha Parker of Vallejo, California; his two sons Keith Parker Jr. of Nashville, Tennessee and
Keichaun Parker of Vallejo, California; one step-son Clarence Carter Jr. of Vallejo, California; his father
Phillip Parker Sr.; his mother Denise Mayfield and step-father Terry Ayers; his grandfather, Sammie Mayfield
of Los Angeles, California; two brothers Kevin Parker Sr. and Phillip Parker Jr.; two sister-in-laws LeGrecia
Parker of Oakland, California, and Shawntay Davis of Vallejo, California. Keith also leaves four nephews,
Kevin II and Kevion Parker of Oakland, California and Anthony Williams III and Kaylani Bryant of Vallejo,
California and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the
days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalms 23:6 Funeral Services will be held
on September 6, 2002 at 11:00am at East Oakland Faith Deliverance Center, 7210 International Blvd., Oakland, California.