- Date Of Birth: May 12, 2017
- Date Of Death: March 15, 1924
- State: California
JOSEPH PARKER, Ph.D., was born March 15, 1924 in the borough of Manhattan of New York City, NY. He was the younger of two sons born to Joseph Parker and Cecil Higgins. He grew up in Mount Vernon, NY and graduated from New York University, receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Chemistry. In 1944, He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he served his country proudly.
After receiving his Honorable Discharge in 1946, he continued his education in physical chemistry at Howard University, earning his masters and Ph.D. from Catholic University. While at Howard, he met the love of his life Blanche, “Tookie” Wooten. They were married on December 31, 1949. Tookie was the center of Joseph’s life.
Joseph’s caring personality was complimented by his powerful intellect and personal energy.
Joseph was soft spoken and kind hearted, his warm smile and gentle laugh drew people to him. While he was sought for his wisdom, he never sought the spotlight for himself; his quiet approachability was the source of his leadership power. Joseph was a homebody and spent much valuable time with his wife and children. His brilliant mind and quick humor made him the center of the fun on weekends. Joseph enjoyed chess and strategy games, and trained all of his children to be strong analytical thinkers. His example taught his children to love knowledge and hone their minds to serve God and humankind.
