Donald J. Parker Sr.

He was born February 8, 1937 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late William H. and Waltrude McGowan Parker.

Mr. Parker was a 1955 graduate of Carrick High School.

Don spent most of his career in law enforcement and security; having worked with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Mt. Lebanon Township Police Department, Peters Township Police Department, a PA State Constable for Jefferson Township and for the PA Regional Assistant Manager for Tri-Corps Security.

Mr. Parker also spent 10 years traveling with his daughter Julie in support of anti-drug and alcohol campaigns in schools nationwide.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #91 Pittsburgh, the Blue Knights and Patriots Motorcycle Organizations.

Surviving are five children, Julie Ann Williams of Wingo, KY, Patricia Smith and her husband Paul of Eighty-four, Constance Carlson of Brocton, NY, Susan Macurak of Bethel Park, and Richard Croyle and his wife Allysen of South Park; a daughter-in-law, Janice L. Parker of Pittsburgh; 9 grandchildren, Samuel Williams, Evan Williams, Stephanie Parker, Mark Parker, Rachel Parker, James Macurak, Matthew Macurak, Jonathan Macurak and Zachary Macurak; four siblings, William H. Parker III and his wife Nan of Hartfield, VA, Jeanne C. Parker of Spring, TX, Linda Johnson of Greensburg and Janice C. Underwood of Indiana; and his former wife, Janice Simmons Parker of Mayfield, KY.

Deceased is a son, Donald J. Parker Jr.

Friends and family will be received from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday in the Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, where funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Rick Croyle officiating. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg. Online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com