Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Robert A. Parker

ROBERT A. PARKER

HARTFORD CITY, IN

Robert A. Parker, 61, Hartford City, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 30 in Veterans Administration Hospital, Marion.

A native and life resident of Blackford County, he was born March 16, 1948, the son of L. Harvey and Florence L. (Marshall) Parker. He attended Montpelier schools.

Mr. Parker worked for the Sneath Glass Company until its closing then worked at Overhead Door and Hartford Phone. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War having served two tours of duty and after his discharge served 18 years in the National Guard.

Robert was a member of the American Legion Post #159 and AmVets Post #23 both of Hartford City.

Surviving are two sisters, Karen Sills, Montpelier, and Nancy (Melvin) Parker, Hartford City and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Burial will follow in the Marion National Cemetery with military rites.

Friends may call at Waters Funeral Home after noon on Wednesday.