After a battle with health issues, former Brenham Police Chief Ron Parker passed away on Sunday, Aug. 25, at the age of 65, information from multiple sources stated. Parker officially had retired from his role as Brenham Police Department’s chief in March, after serving in the role since March of 2020.
The city of Brenham released a statement on his passing on Monday afternoon. “[The city] extends our heartfelt condolences on the passing of retired Police Chief Ron Parker,” it stated. “His unwavering dedication to both the police force and to Brenham is something we will always cherish, [and] Chief Parker was not just a valued employee but also a dear friend.
” Brenham Mayor Atwood Kenjura shared his thoughts about Parker’s passing as well. “My deepest sympathy to the family of retired Police Chief Ron Parker who has passed away,” Kenjura said. “Chief Parker was an outstanding role model and was respected both by his fellow members of the police department and of our very own community.
His service and dedication will be missed.” Parker served in the United States Army National Guard in field artillery before joining the La Porte Police department in 1984, information stated. He was recognized as “Rookie Officer of the Year” in 1985, and transferred to the Criminal Investigations Division as a detective in 1986 before later being promoted to sergeant.
It was in this role he was awarded the Medal of Merit and the Medal of Valor. In 1997, he was promoted .