Parker Blue

Parker Jarone Blue, 22, of Kansas City, MO, passed away at home, Friday, May 26, 2017.  Parker Blue was born September 11, 1994 to John Bealue and Lortha Kaye in Liberia West Africa. He came to America with his family on December 12, 2005. Parker was a 2013 graduate of Smithville High School, where he played football. After graduation he studied to be a welder, and dreamed of someday joining the military. He was a member of the Red Bridge Baptist Church in KCMO.  Parker also enjoyed body building and fitness, and was a personal trainer at Genesis Fitness. Growing up Parker would change what he wanted to become, depending on what would help his mom out the most. His friends and family knew Parker as a funny guy that always made them laugh. He was best known for his big heart, smile and big muscles.

Parker was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his mother, his sister Hawa (Fabian) Iwuchukwu, of Kansas City, MO, sister Lovette Bealue. Also surviving are his grandparents; David and Betty Kaye, niece Adrianna. His extended family, Woods Family, Crooks Family, Drew Boydston, Grandparents, Bob and Mary Angle.

In lieu of flowers, family requests that memorial contributions go to niece Adrianna Iwuchukwu’s education fund.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 10:00 -11:00 AM with services at 11:00 AM at Nashua Baptist Church, 11408 N. Main St., Kansas City, MO 64155. Burial to follow in Terrace Park Cemetery.

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