Reverend Doctor Edward Parker is currently the pastor of Berean Missionary Baptist Church in Southaven, Tennessee. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1956 and then went on to attend Tennessee State University. He was called to the ministry in the 1980’s, and although he now resides in Whitehaven with his wife where they enjoy the company of their three kids and grandchildren, he stays connected to South Memphis through his church and service in the community. As a native of South Memphis, he provides wonderful insight, wisdom and advice on the past, present and future of South Memphis.