Timothy T.J. Parker

Tim was born in Holland, Michigan but grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. His family and friends knew Tim as a dedicated Harley-Davidson rider, a talented trap shooter, a mechanic fixing anything with a motor, a hunter, a fisherman, a dog lover, a gun collector, a great storyteller with a wicked sense of humor, and a great guy to know.

As a boy Tim enjoyed many hobbies including model car building, fishing with his dad and neighborhood sports. He played football in Junior High and High School. As a rule, he didn't enjoy academics and preferred working with his hands rather than heading off to college.

Tim chose to participate in auto mechanic vo-tech training during his senior year. During high school his gift for "wheeling and dealing" began to grow. He bought and re-built engines and finally an entire car, refurbishing and painting the body as well, making enough profit to buy his first Harley-Davidson motorcycle at age 16 and a lifelong love affair began.

Tim worked most often in warehouse settings running forklifts, pulling orders and organizing

shipping/receiving processes. He was always a conscientious employee but believed in a "work to live" philosophy and spent many hours pursuing his interests. Tim rode often and won awards for bikes he entered in local shows. He made multiple trips to the annual bike rally at Sturgis enjoying rides through the Badlands and views of Mt. Rushmore. He also enjoyed attending local gun shows.

At age 55 Tim was diagnosed with stage 5 kidney disease and started dialysis treatments three times a week. He was always sick after a session and eventually had to give up his regular job. Although he shared some dark humor about the situation, he was still able to eke out a "new normal" and continued to fill his life with the people and things he loved.

Tim leaves behind an older brother, Christopher (Jean Marie) of Moberly, Missouri; an older sister, Becky Kincade (Larry) of Lee's Summit, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews. Tim was never a man of monetary wealth, but he was rich and truly blessed with many great friends of long standing. He was greeted on the other side by his parents, Raymond and Peggy Parker, all of his aunts and uncles on both sides, and some good friends who also left us too soon.

Tim didn't want a formal funeral so we plan to have a celebration of life in his honor at Knuckleheads Saloon as soon as arrangements can be made. More details to come. Meanwhile please share memories and photos on the Mt. Moriah memorial site. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kansas-city­mo/timothy-parker-11076054

Rest in peace, Tim, until we see you again.