Gerard Parker

Clifford Gerard Parker, known as Gerard Parker (July 24, 1936 – December 1, 2012)[1] was Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for 16 days in 1995. Prior to this he had served as Vice Chief for six years. He had also served in the United States Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. Following his tenure as Principal Chief, Parker resumed his duty as Vice Chief under Joyce Dugan.[2][3]

References
  1. "Clifford Parker obituary". Long House Funeral Home. December 4, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
  2. "Former Cherokee chief dies". citizen-times.com. December 1, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
  3. "Former Principal Chief passes away". theonefeather.com. December 4, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
Preceded by
Jonathan L. Taylor		 Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
1995		 Succeeded by
Joyce Dugan


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