Mr. John William Parker Jr.

August 9, 1958 - August 4, 2017

John William Parker Jr. Went to play in Heaven's fabulous Band on Friday August 4th, 2017, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. Born August 9th, 1958 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to John and Marian Parker Sr. Graduated from Norwin High School. John moved to Florida in 1987. Married Barbara on July 22nd, 2000 at IRC United Methodist Church, blending our Families together. John loved his family, dog KC, friends, music, playing guitar, being a part of our Church's Praise Band, movies, comedy of all sorts, good food and beer, playing games, Pittsburgh sports teams, traveling, fishing, and sitting in the backyard watching his pineapples grow. He had a wonderful memory for facts and information, which he loved to share. Children: Jesse Parker, Cameron & Courtney Parker, Kira & Joel Lucas, and Kendra Moore. Grandchildren: Karlie Parker, Carson Miles, Levi and Lily Lucas. Sibling and Honorary Siblings: Terri Parker, and Ralph & Liz Gronlund, Raymond & Julie Gronlund. Aunts and Uncles: Janice & Ralph Gronlund, Susan & Wayne Griffiths, Mary & Ray Sharpe, Bud Parker, and Ann & Phillip Parker, and Dan and Pat Jones. And many nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends. His Canadian family and friends from The Great White North. Till we meet again. Please join us for John's Celebration of Life Florida Celebration Sunday, August 20th, 2017 At 1:00 pm At Indian River City United Methodist Church 1355 Cheney Highway, Titusville, Fl. 32780 Pittsburgh Celebration Sunday September 3rd, 2017 At 2:00pm At New Hope Presbyterian Church 12727 Lincoln Way, North Huntingdon, PA. 15642 In memory of John you are invited to wear your favorite Pittsburgh Sports Team apparel. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of St. Francis, 1250 Grumman Place, Titusville, Fl. 32780 http://www.hospiceofstfrancis.com/