John Parker

JOHN E. PARKER, 71, died at 8:22 p.m. October 10, 2005, at his residence. He was born June 4, 1934, in Lima, Ohio to Chester M. and Mildred M. Golden Parker, who preceded him in death. On October 29, 1953, he married Marilyn J. "Lynn" Bassett, who died May 4, 2000. Mr. Parker retired in 1995 as a machinist from Dana Corp. He was a member of New Faith Missionary Church. He was a Navy veteran serving during the Korean War, from August 1, 1951, to May 1, 1955. He was a beloved father who lived for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Susan L. (Patrick M.) Graham of Lima, Ohio and Cathy (Kenneth) Sturgill of Elida, Ohio; a brother, Thomas Parker of Lima, Ohio; three grandchildren, Jamie Ralston, Sarah (Danny) Lewis and Robert (Mandy) Bradshaw; five great-grandchildren, Taylor Marie Ralston, Parker Allen Ralston, Shayne Alexander Lewis, Jonathan Spencer Lewis and Brandon Lee Bradshaw; his companion, Phyllis Borger of Lima, Ohio; and three sisters-in-law, Cathy Berry of Brockton, Massachusetts, Carol Ann Hall of Keene, N.Hampshire, and Wilma Bassett of Tuskegee, Alabama. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald James Parker, Robert L. Parker and Jack E. Parker; a brother-in-law, William C. Bassett; and a sister, Lavada "Rose" (Carl) Wagner. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Rev. Richard Hart and Rev. Martin Moyer will officiate. Burial will be in Ward Cemetery, with military rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1275. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, N. Canton, OH 44720; or the American Heart Association/Ohio Valley, P.O. Box 634445, Cincinnati, OH 45263-4445. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.