Jerry JP Wayne Parker

PARKER, Jerry Wayne, age 67 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Parker; son, Jerry Wayne Parker, Jr.; and dear friend, Charlene Parker. Jerry is survived by his mother, Marie Parker of Dayton; wife, Dee Parker of Dayton; son, Jerren (girlfriend Jessi) Parker of Dayton; daughters Eppie Parker (fiancé Dennis Riley) of Englewood and Tammy (Ron) Steck of Beavercreek; sisters, Barbara Norman and Carolyn Mobley, both of Dayton; brothers, James (Peggy) Parker, Doc (Pat) Parker and Tommy (Freda) Parker, all of Dayton; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Jerry was a Viet Nam veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post #657. He was the previous owner of White Sail Inn and retired from G.M. after 25 years. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, June 25, 2012 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall. Pastor Roy Maxwell officiating. Interment Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. His family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the funeral home. Contributions in Jerry’s memory may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or The NDI Foundation, P.O. Box 1390, Eastsound, WA 98245 for Brain Stem Research. Condolences may be expressed to his family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.