Hugh Klemme Jr. Parker

(1933-2017)

Hugh Klemme Parker Jr. was born on July 10, 1933, in Montclair, New Jersey, to Hugh Klemme Parker and Elizabeth Margaret Buchanan. His father was 39 years old at the time of his birth, and his mother was 29.

Education and Career

Hugh pursued his education at Princeton University and later at Harvard University, reflecting a strong academic foundation.

In later years, he retired and made his home in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Siblings

Hugh Klemme Parker Jr. had three siblings:

• Corinne Swift Parker (1931–1932)
• Claude Buchanan Parker (1935–2008)
• James Donaldson Parker Jr. (1937– )

Later Years and Legacy

Hugh Klemme Parker Jr. died on July 26, 2017, in Johnson City, Tennessee, at the age of 84.

His life reflects a commitment to higher education, horseback riding, piano, and a lifetime shaped by academic achievement and quiet continuity within the Parker family line.