Hugh Maxwell Parent, "Mac", 59, of Seminole, FL, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at his home. He was born in Tachikawa, Japan and moved to Seminole in 2002 from Oakridge, OR.
He served in the U. S. army for 17 years achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class and was honorably discharged. He moved to Oregon and worked for Firestone for another 13 years. He was a mechanic his entire life, doing what he enjoyed. His hobby's were; treasure hunting, collecting coins and Titanic memorabilia.
Hugh was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Sarah Parent and his brother, Bill Parent. He is survived by daughters, Maria Avila, Angel Parent, Yvonne Dooyen, and Samantha Lunyou; brothers, Fred Parent and Jim Parent; sister, Mary Anne Merrill; eight grandchildren; multiple nieces and nephews and friends.
A service with Military Honors has been scheduled at the Bay Pines National Cemetery for Thursday, July 3, 2014, at 1:30PM.
Love You Dad
May you RIP. You were such an awesome person and I still remember the time when you, Angel and Yvonne were living with us. You taught me so many things. I still have the coins you and I did find when we went metal detecting in my aunts yard. I love and miss you Max <3
He was always Max to us growing up. Had so much fun at MacDill AFB pool during the summer months, playing outside until dark, and watching cartoons on Saturday morning together. He touched my heart with his compassion for people, always wanting to help. I remember one of his favorite passions was the Titanic. I took him and Anjel to see the exhibit last year. he was fascinated, it made me happy to see him enjoy it so much. I will see you again in Glory walking with Jesus. until then I know you will be watching over us all. Love, Ann
Did not. Have the opportunity to meet you. Your sister Ann thought lovingly about you. May you rest in peace in the loving comfort in the loving arms of Jeses. RIP
Although we never met we were banded Brothers as soldier’s ….Thanks for you service for our freedom.
RIP Brother …..Job well done
Hugh is my brother-in-law and I’ve known him for 39 years. He lived with us for about 5 years. Hugh is the sweetest, kindest, gentlest person I know. Love you Hugh, you were like a brother to me.
Hugh…I only called him Mac growing up. After many years of only seeing each other rarely did I change to calling him by his adult name, Hugh.
When I worked for Motorola pioneering the digital cell phone industry, I traveled all over the world. On one such trip, I was sent to Bend, Oregon, a part of the U.S. I did not even know existed. I had not been in contact with Hugh for a very long time nor did I know where he was, except Oregon. I paid for a service to try and track him down and all that came from this was a name and possibly an address in Oakridge, Oregon. On my trip to Bend, I went early, got my work done and drove for 2 hours on a Saturday night to check out this address in Oakridge.
It was Mac. Yippee.
Had there not been this intervention by my heavenly father who knows whether or not we would have ever been in contact with Hugh.
Love you brother. RIP
From the Sollish Family to Yours, Best Wishes. We think of you often
Growing up, I too always knew him is “Mac”. He lived just a few streets over from me when we were growing up, and were best friends through school. I remember back in 1970, and buying my first metal detector, and he and I would go metal detecting all over South Tampa. We, as so many others do, went our seperate ways after graduation from Robinson H.S., and though I lost touch with him, thought of him often over the many years that followed.
A few years ago, out of the blue, I got a “friends” request on Facebook from him! I was thrilled!! We finally got together a short time later, and was thrilled to find that his passion for history and metal detecting hadn’t changed. When we got together, I would have thought that we would have been like strangers, but no, it’s like we just continued on, right where we had left off many years before. He was the same friend I had had for so many years before. I regret that our schedules never matched up, so that we could go metal detecting together again. I will truely miss him. He was a good friend, and above all else, a really good person. RIP my old friend.
Hugh, Max, to me was my little brother and I loved him so much. Our childhood years were full of enjoyment and also mischief. I remember the camping, beach, and riding on a Sunday to wherever dad took us. Max and I were a couple of years apart so we had different experiences at times. After high school I traveled the world in the military and lost contact for many years but always kept up with his activities to some extent. Max loved helping people in driving the wrecker trucks during many emergencies calming their nerves while in times of great stress. Max had a tough life at times but always took care of his family the best he could. Rest in peach little brother we love you so Hugh.
Hugh, Max, to me was my little brother and I loved him so much. Our childhood years were full of enjoyment and also mischief. I remember the camping, beach, and riding on a Sunday to wherever dad took us. Max and I were a couple of years apart so we had different experiences at times. After high school I traveled the world in the military and lost contact for many years but always kept up with his activities to some extent. Max loved helping people in driving the wrecker trucks during many emergencies calming their nerves while in times of great stress. Max had a tough life at times but always took care of his family the best he could. Rest in peach little brother we love you so Hugh.
Happy Father’s day, Max.
Just yesterday Mom and I looked through old pictures from when you were stationed in Germany. I miss the good times we had. I learned so much from and I am grateful for the time we had together. RIP 💔 We miss you 😔