Antonio Dion Parker

Lest we forget our beloved Dion Antonio Parker was born January 10,1972 in Washington, District of Columbia and transitioned on Wednesday, April 26,2017. He was the son of the late Debra Parker and James “Jim” Arthur Owens. We, his family and friends, will remember Dion fondly. We give thanks to God for allowing us to share his life.

Dion was educated in the Washington, DC public schools. He enjoyed playing basketball and could often be seen practicing his three point shots; and don’t forget he was a masterful card player who was always the last one sitting when the card games ended. He was fun-loving and always willing to lend a helping hand.

Others who preceded him in death were his brothers: Bernard Owens, Derrick Owens and Dominique McCall; uncles: Harry Lee Owens, Sam Owens and Johnnie Frank Owens; and an aunt, Peggy Owens.

Family and friends who will cherish Dion’s memory are: His children: Rajsheka Dozier, Ashli Parker, Dionne Parker and Raina Parker; grandchildren: DeKing Jenkins, DaQueen Jenkins and JajQuill Dozier; grandmother, Montesse Gibson; brothers: Gerald Owens, Wayne McCall, James Artie Owens, Juan (Robin)Parker; sisters: Angie Owens and Glenda (Jeff) Hill; uncles: Roy (Betty) Owens and Gary (Joanne) Owens; aunts: Addie Picket, Evelyn Troutman, Vanessa (Kenneth ) Chambers and Gaynelle Slater; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. 

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