John Parkinson Jr., 77, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. John was born in Camdenton, Missouri, and was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 47 years, Marilyn, and many family members and friends. He served as a Medic in the U.S. Army, 299th Battalion, stationed in Germany. John was a very learned man with a continuing thirst for knowledge. While employed with the KCMO PD, he received his Associate Arts Degree from Longview Community College; a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rockhurst University; his Master of Science and Education Specialist Degrees from Central Missouri State University. John truly loved his law enforcement career retiring as a KCMO Police Sergeant in 1994. Upon retirement, he was a Reserve Deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. He ended his law enforcement career in May 2008, after 5 years with the Lee’s Summit Police Department as a Reserve Detective/Administrative Assistant assigned to the Special Investigations Unit. John was a 50 yr. member of Masonic Lodge 391 of Raytown, MO, the KCMO Chapter of the Scottish Rite Temple, and the KCMO Ararat Shrine Temple. John was a pilot and obtained his private pilot’s license at age 16. He later received his rotary craft rating and flew helicopters for the KCMO PD, as well as Hughes Aircraft. His personal life was rich and fulfilled. He loved spending time with family and friends. He loved flying and driving his BMWs, was proud of his home, enjoyed music, art, and beautiful flowers, and was an avid reader. Greater men have lived…but in our hearts we doubt it. Visitation will be at Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd, KCMO, on Sunday, Aug. 21, 5-8 pm. A funeral service celebrating John’s life will be held on Monday, Aug. 22, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee’s Summit, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Plains SPCA, Attn: Development, 5428 Antioch Drive, Merriam, KS 66202, http://www.greatplainsspca.org/donate/honor-memorial/ Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. Arr.: Newcomer's Floral Hills, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133, (816) 353-1218.
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