Rembert Nesbitt Parker

Rembert Nesbitt Parker, 72 (30+42), of Anderson, passed away on January 4, 2023. He was born on October 5,1950, in Greensboro, North Carolina; Rembert was well-travelled living in several states to include Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, Rhode Island, Illinois and New York but ultimately planted roots in the Anderson, Indiana area in 1997 where he has resided since. During his life Rembert worked as a photographer's assistant, golf caddy, busboy, librarian, radio disc jockey, computer programmer, actuary, professor, television talk show host & AOL community leader setting up the science fiction & comics forums. Rembert ran numerous science fiction, comic book, and gaming conventions in cities around the country. He was the master of ceremonies for several conventions and the emcee for costume contests at various conventions (including GenCon). Rembert was an award-winning author. His early publications included gaming adventures for Dungeons and Dragons and other role-playing games. A series of books he has written included social commentary in Resisting the Challenges of the 21st Century, and music history in the forthcoming Lost or Forgotten Oldies Buried by the Sands of Time. Rembert enjoyed blogging in his spare time with his series What Was Left In. Rembert was a Boy Scout & nature lover; He was an avid gardener loving to tend to his fruits & vegetables in the back-yard garden (and a not so big fan of the rabbits eating his efforts). He was a lover of animals but his favorite routine was spending his mornings & evenings with his cat, Colby Solo Parker. Rembert loved music so much so that one would consider him a musical historian. Those that knew him could always count on hearing a fascinating story as Rembert was a wealth of knowledge and lived experiences; He was once even invited to sing on stage with Three Dog Night in front of a sold-out crowd. Rembert graduated from Ball State University to which he received his masters in Computer Science & doctorate in Computer Science Education (after writing a textbook for new programmers). He is a retired professor of Anderson University where he taught Computer Sciences. Rembert was a beloved pillar of the Anderson Comic and Gaming community as the proprietor of Reader Copies. Reader Copies was founded in Jacksonville, Florida 1994; Rembert first did travelling comic shows in the southeast United States and in 1995 opened his first store front. Setting-up in Anderson 1997, Rembert became known for his gaming & comic knowledge as evident by his absolute passion for the industry. Reader Copies, at its core, was about the culture and friendships; a mindset that goes all the way back to his own “Friday Night” gaming days. Rembert is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Beverly “Bevie” (Sizelove) Parker, Daughter Claire Parker (& Josh Lennen) of Evansville, IN, Son Keith Prichard (& Mary Bowling) of Anderson, Daughter Wendy (Brian) Opie of Bloomington, IN and Daughter Julie (Brandon) Howey of Anderson, IN. Rembert is survived by his grandchildren Connor Lennen, Benjamin Lennen, Emily Lennen, Jon Borror, Philip Opie, Serenity Bowling, Lilly West & Allison West. Rembert is survived by his 3 brothers Vann (Carol) Parker of California, Todd (Sandi) Parker of Virginia & Jon (Mari) Parker of North Carolina along with several nieces & nephews. Rembert is survived by special friends Jean Rabe (writer), Timothy Zahn (writer), Donald Bingle (writer), Robert Daniels (artist), Alan M. Clark (artist), Steve Jackson (American Game Designer), Matt Phillips & the t.W.o, Jon Cook, Marshall Morris, Dan Schaffer, & Gale “Sonny” Bloom. Rembert is survived by his students & every customer of Reader Copies, his “other family”. Rembert in his way loved and appreciated all of you. He was preceded in death by father, Julian Walton (Helen) Parker, mother, Marsha (Howard) Wulff. Visitation will be held at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, Anderson, IN Friday the 13th from 5-7pm with services to immediately follow and Gale “Sonny” Bloom will be officiating. A gaming table will be set-up in the back area to accommodate anyone wanting to play games (space permitting). The family additionally requests Nerd Formal be the attire of the evening. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank or Animal Protection League Inc. of Anderson, Indiana

Rembert Nesbitt Parker

October 5, 1950 - January 4, 2023