Ralph Howard Parker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ralph Howard Parker Died September 23, 2013 Cedar - Ralph Howard Parker, 90 of Cedar passed away September 23, 2013 at his home. Ralph was born on April 12, 1923 in Cedar to the late Howard and Esther (Loeffler) Parker. Ralph honorably served in the United States Army during World War II. On June 17, 1950, Ralph married the late Dorothy Stephenson. Ralph was an electrician for the public schools as well as a farmer. Ralph was a member of Bayview Wesleyan Church and the American Legion Bowen Holiday Post 35. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking. Ralph is survived by his children Doris (Tim) Coffey of Murfreesboro, TN, William "Bill" (Monique) Parker of Greer, S.C., Robert "Bob" Parker of Cedar, and Brent (Jennie) Parker of Cedar, brother Keith (Margaret) Parker of Cedar, 10 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Paul. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 from 5 to 7 pm at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Pastor Matthew Mabey will lead the funeral service on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 11:00 am Bayview Wesleyan Church. Gravesides services will follow at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens where Ralph will recieve full military honors from VFW Cherryland Post #2780. Memorial contributions may be directed to Bayview Wesleyan Church. Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your condolences and memories with the family. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Ralph Howard Parker

April 12, 1923 - September 23, 2013