Parker High School Alumni
Birmingham, Alabama (AL)
Recent Members
| Anthony Lewin Anthony Lewin | 1979 |
| Cleo Durden Durden | 1973 |
| Delaine Blunt | 1971 |
| Jaquan Jones | 2021 |
| Kimberly Addy | 1995 |
| Marguerite Fitzpatrick | 1968 |
| Willodean Smiley | 1965 |
| Yvonne Hawes | 1978 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
Alvin J. McGrew
Class of 1969
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Retired from the U.S. Army Reserves with the rank of Colonel in 2005 with 33 years of serive.
Class of 1969
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Retired from the U.S. Army Reserves with the rank of Colonel in 2005 with 33 years of serive.
Clifton Williams
Class of 1968
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
US Army 1969 to 79 and US Coast Guard Reserves for 16 years
Class of 1968
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
US Army 1969 to 79 and US Coast Guard Reserves for 16 years
CSM Eddie Malone
Class of 1975
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Viet Nam - Afganistan Wars / Conflicts
Served : 7 years Active Duty
32 years USAR
A Graduate the USASMA Class 57
Fort Bliss, TX
Total of 39 years of service.
Class of 1975
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Viet Nam - Afganistan Wars / Conflicts
Served : 7 years Active Duty
32 years USAR
A Graduate the USASMA Class 57
Fort Bliss, TX
Total of 39 years of service.
Darfet
Class of 1990
Navy, 18 Years
Sonar Tech (Submarines)
Currently stationed at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC) - Staff
Class of 1990
Navy, 18 Years
Sonar Tech (Submarines)
Currently stationed at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC) - Staff
Dodson M. Curry
Class of 1938
Army, 2 Years
(1) Medical Officer 187th Airborne Regimental combat Team. 1953
(2) Chief Medical Officer Mountain Training and Winter Warfare School. 1954
Class of 1938
Army, 2 Years
(1) Medical Officer 187th Airborne Regimental combat Team. 1953
(2) Chief Medical Officer Mountain Training and Winter Warfare School. 1954
Earnest L. Burt
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 6 Years
i was a Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps. One of my duties was a machine gunner while I was station Vietnam. We were called Grunts, which means Ground pounders. We walk just about everywhere we had to go, while in Vietnam. I servic for 9 months and 20 days there. I received several Medals, One was The Combat "V" which mean I receive gun fire from the enemy, who was trying to kill me, just I was kill him. I was also involved ambushs, patrolling, search and destrol Villages that may be hiding Vietkongs.
Class of 1969
Marine Corps, 6 Years
i was a Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps. One of my duties was a machine gunner while I was station Vietnam. We were called Grunts, which means Ground pounders. We walk just about everywhere we had to go, while in Vietnam. I servic for 9 months and 20 days there. I received several Medals, One was The Combat "V" which mean I receive gun fire from the enemy, who was trying to kill me, just I was kill him. I was also involved ambushs, patrolling, search and destrol Villages that may be hiding Vietkongs.
Fredrick Douglas Walker
Class of 1965
Air Force, 23 Years
Served in the US Air Force after graduating high School. Completed my Degree in Computer Science in 1977 from Troy University, selected for Officer Training School after graduation. Served my remaining years an Officer. Retired 1988
Class of 1965
Air Force, 23 Years
Served in the US Air Force after graduating high School. Completed my Degree in Computer Science in 1977 from Troy University, selected for Officer Training School after graduation. Served my remaining years an Officer. Retired 1988
GEORGE C.RUDOLPH SR
Class of 1969
Army, 2 Years
COMBAT ENGINEER MINE SWEEPER IN VIETNAM.
Class of 1969
Army, 2 Years
COMBAT ENGINEER MINE SWEEPER IN VIETNAM.
Jackson Cook
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
I was a member of the prestigious 82nd Airborne Division and made 42 jumps which included one combat jump in the Dominican Republic...
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
I was a member of the prestigious 82nd Airborne Division and made 42 jumps which included one combat jump in the Dominican Republic...
Keith " Pearl " McIntosh
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
AMH (AW) PO1 USS Rooosevelt Flt Deck, Desert Storm 90, 92
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
AMH (AW) PO1 USS Rooosevelt Flt Deck, Desert Storm 90, 92
Kenneth Woody
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 4 Years
"One Shot, One Kill". We Do What We Do!
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 4 Years
"One Shot, One Kill". We Do What We Do!
Lorenzo Dent
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 4 Years
96 Van Section Chief (top Secret clearance)
Class of 1984
Marine Corps, 4 Years
96 Van Section Chief (top Secret clearance)
Phillip L. Rice
Class of 1947
Air Force, 20+ Years
Colonel, USAF (Ret).
Command Pilot, Distinguished Flying Cross and 14 Air Medals, Viet Nam w/ 400 combat misions, 259 combat flying hours
Russian Linguist
Air Attache, US Embassy, London 1964-67)
Class of 1947
Air Force, 20+ Years
Colonel, USAF (Ret).
Command Pilot, Distinguished Flying Cross and 14 Air Medals, Viet Nam w/ 400 combat misions, 259 combat flying hours
Russian Linguist
Air Attache, US Embassy, London 1964-67)
STEPHEN T PERINE JR
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
RETIED FROM THE US ARMY AFTER 25 YEARS
Class of 1969
Army, 20+ Years
RETIED FROM THE US ARMY AFTER 25 YEARS
Walter L Gunn
Class of 1977
National Guard, 20+ Years
MSG Walter Gunn served 6 yrs on active duty and 17 yrs in the ARNG including service in Operation Desert Storm. I am very proud to have served my country along side other brave men & women to protect our country from enemies foreign & domestic. "God bless the USA"
Class of 1977
National Guard, 20+ Years
MSG Walter Gunn served 6 yrs on active duty and 17 yrs in the ARNG including service in Operation Desert Storm. I am very proud to have served my country along side other brave men & women to protect our country from enemies foreign & domestic. "God bless the USA"
Walter L Gunn
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. Army 6 yrs. active duty, Reserves 17 yrs. Desert Storm Veteran
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. Army 6 yrs. active duty, Reserves 17 yrs. Desert Storm Veteran
William C Jones
Class of 1967
Air Force, 11 Years
Studied Chinese (Mandarin) at the Basic and Intermediate levels. Served overseas in Taiwan and Misawa, Japan. Attained the rank of SSgt before leaving the service after earning a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland University College.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 11 Years
Studied Chinese (Mandarin) at the Basic and Intermediate levels. Served overseas in Taiwan and Misawa, Japan. Attained the rank of SSgt before leaving the service after earning a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland University College.
William Jones
Class of 1967
Air Force, 11 Years
Studied Basic and Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin), served in Taiwan, Japan and Fort meade, MD as a Chinese linguist and communications analyst; earned a BA from University of Maryland University College while in service
Class of 1967
Air Force, 11 Years
Studied Basic and Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin), served in Taiwan, Japan and Fort meade, MD as a Chinese linguist and communications analyst; earned a BA from University of Maryland University College while in service
William Thornton
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Bill Thornton is a freelance photographer and writer. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a decorated Master Sgt. in November 1991 as a Newspaper Managing Editor, Media Relations Coordinator, and Public Affairs Superintendent. He served the United States in many capacities: Managing Editor, USAF Flying Safety Magazine, Wingman Magazine, and the Nuclear Surety Journal, USAF Safety Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, N.M.; The Chief of Community Relations and Web News Director, Brooks City-Base, San Antonio, Texas; Deputy Director of Public Affairs and Chief of Media Relations, 82nd Training Wing, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Texas; Deputy Director Community Relations, Air Armament Center, and Public Affairs Coordinator, Air Force Research Laboratory, Eglin AFB, Florida. He also has the distinction of having served for nine years as a member of the District Board of Trustees, Northwest Florida State College eventually serving as Chairman. During his time at NWFSC, he also served on the K-20 Education Accountability Task Force, Florida Board of Education and the Diversity Committee, Association of Community College Trustees, Washington, DC.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Bill Thornton is a freelance photographer and writer. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a decorated Master Sgt. in November 1991 as a Newspaper Managing Editor, Media Relations Coordinator, and Public Affairs Superintendent. He served the United States in many capacities: Managing Editor, USAF Flying Safety Magazine, Wingman Magazine, and the Nuclear Surety Journal, USAF Safety Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, N.M.; The Chief of Community Relations and Web News Director, Brooks City-Base, San Antonio, Texas; Deputy Director of Public Affairs and Chief of Media Relations, 82nd Training Wing, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Texas; Deputy Director Community Relations, Air Armament Center, and Public Affairs Coordinator, Air Force Research Laboratory, Eglin AFB, Florida. He also has the distinction of having served for nine years as a member of the District Board of Trustees, Northwest Florida State College eventually serving as Chairman. During his time at NWFSC, he also served on the K-20 Education Accountability Task Force, Florida Board of Education and the Diversity Committee, Association of Community College Trustees, Washington, DC.
Willie L. Smith Jr.
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
4 years activr duty and 18 years reserve.
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
4 years activr duty and 18 years reserve.
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Class of 1969
CORRECTION: Next class meeting date is Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.(4pm)
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Our Parker High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Parker High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Birmingham are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!