Tom Parker, the visionary behind the Hutton Parker Foundation and a giant in the world of philanthropy, has passed away at the age of 77 after a courageous four-year battle with brain cancer.
Parker, a Santa Barbara native who dedicated much of his life to the betterment of the community through extensive charitable efforts, leaves behind a legacy that will resonate for generations.
Growing up on Santa Barbara’s Eastside and attending local schools from Franklin Elementary to Santa Barbara High School, Parker’s roots ran deep in the community he so passionately served. A scholar and athlete, he earned a scholarship to play football at Cal Lutheran University, where he later graduated with a Master’s in Business Administration…