Bernard W. Parkinson Jr.

1947 - 2022

Bernard W. "Bernie" Parkinson, Jr., a lifelong resident of Annapolis, died July 31, 2022 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. He was born December 1, 1947 in Annapolis, attended Annapolis High School and received his GED through the Army, where he served in the 82nd Airborne Division. Bernie was a longtime firefighter with the West Annapolis Fire Department, Station 40. He was a member of Annapolis Elks Lodge 622 and the Annapolis Moose Lodge #296. In his spare time, Bernie enjoyed antique and hot rod cars, baseball, snow skiing, golfing, and playing cards. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Parkinson; his stepdaughter, Angela (Ben) Houdeshell of Odenton; two daughters; four grandchildren; his step grandson, Owen; his sister, Deborah (Gary) Greenwald of Centreville; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard W. Parkinson, Sr. and Marjorie Ann Whittington Parkinson; and a son, Bernard Charles Parkinson.