EDMOND (AUG. 1) - Memorial services for former University of Central Oklahoma coach Paul Parent were announced Sunday.
Parent died Wedesday, July 27 at age 72. Services will be held Friday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. at Council Road Baptist Church in Bethany.
The family has asked that anyone who knew Parent as a coach or teacher wear the school colors of which they met Coach Parent.
A visitation schedule was also announced for Thursday, Aug. 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Buchanan Funeral Service, also in Bethany with special instructions to bring your best Coach Parent Story.
Parent coached the UCO track & field teams, as well as cross country for 22 years. His influence stretched far beyond the campus of UCO.
The following is Parent's official obituary:
Coach Paul Gene Parent, of Oklahoma City, departed this life on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the age of 72. He was born March 23, 1944, in Albany, CA to Maudie Belle and James Elvester "J.E." Parent.
Paul was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and coach. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, of 50 years; children, Matt Parent, and wife, Trisha; Brannan Parent, and wife, Vanessa; and Hillary Grange and husband, Shaun; 9 grandchildren; and 3 brothers, Floyd Parent, Dwayne Parent, and Jerry Parent. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Leonard Parent; and sister, Linda Parent.
Family, friends, former students, and former and current athletes may visit Buchanan Funeral Service 8712 N. Council Rd. OKC, OK, Thursday, August 4, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please bring your best Coach Parent story.
Memorial services will be held Friday, August 5, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Council Road Baptist Church, 2900 N. Council Road, Bethany, OK. If you knew him as coach or teacher, we would encourage you to wear the school colors of the school, team, or organization where you met Coach Parent.
Services
Friday, August 5, 2016 - 1:00pm
Council Road Baptist Church
Visitation Schedule
Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 9:00am to 8:00pm
Buchanan Funeral Service
Resurrection Memorial Cemetery
