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20, 1938 - Jan. 21, 2010SOUTH BEND - Ulues Parker, 71, of South Bend, Indiana, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, departed this life on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. Ulues was born in Hennings, TN, on September 20, 1938, to the union of the late James and Elizabeth Parker. He moved to South Bend, IN, in October 1953 and attended Central High School. He met the love of his life and later married Delores Hall in 1957. Ulues retired as a superintendent from the South Bend Water Works after 32 years of dedicated service. He and his brother Esaw later worked together at Davenport College as maintenance engineers. At the time of his death, Ulues was a member of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Ricardo Taylor. He was well-known as the family fix-it man, a mentor to many, and enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with family. In addition to his beloved wife, Delores of 51 years, Ulues leaves to forever cherish his memory his three daughters, Wanda (John) Richardson of Nashville, TN, Marsha Perry and Umika Parker (Curtis) of South Bend, IN; and son-in-law, Willie Perry; his loving five grandchildren, Jamal, Jordan, Brianna, Brittany and Kennedy. Ulues is also survived by four sisters, Dora Morrow and Betty Spears of Springfield, MA, Alice (Jimmy) Russell of Woodbridge, VA, and Ruth (Gatson) Mincy of South Bend, IN. One brother, Esaw (Lee) Parker of South Bend, IN; three sisters-in-law, Wauline Parker, Edna Kinsey, Marlene Freeman; and three brothers-in-law, Emanuel Hall, Edison Rodgers and Cass Galliday. He also leaves to cherish a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Ulues Parker was a true inspiration to all who knew and loved him. He will be forever missed. Ulues was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother, Rueben Parker, sister, Louise Bates, and grandson, Kendall. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, in Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church at noon. Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. - noon Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark O'Neal Funeral Home.