(Updated with funeral details)
All at the Australian National Drag Racing Association are greatly saddened by the news that Phillip Parker has passed away this morning. A former ANDRA Director and Division Director, Phil was highly regarded within the drag racing industry and his passing will be sorely felt across our community.
Phil’s family has asked us to share the below information, so that those who may wish to attend his funeral and wake may do so. We send our deepest and sincere condolences to Phil’s family, friends and the wider drag racing community during this difficult time.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _
The family of Phillip Parker are devastated to announce that Phillip has passed away peacefully at St John of God hospital in the early hours of Tuesday Morning.
A service to celebrate Phil’s life will take place at the York Street Church of Christ, 410 York St Ballarat East at 2.30 pm on Friday (Jan.12). Burial will follow in the Buninyong Cemetery.
As drag racing was a large part of Phil’s life, guests are invited to wear drag racing associated attire.