Mr. Alvin E. “Doody” Parker Sr., of 1318 Baltic St., departed this earthly life on Dec. 18, 2019. A celebration of life will be held at noon Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 125 County St. Visitation  will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Harris Funeral Home has been entrusted with the home going service. You may send condolences to the family at www.vharrisfuneralhome.com.