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OBITUARIES
Doug Parker
David Douglas "Doug" Parker, 62, of Canal Winchester, died on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at OSU James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
Born February 28, 1948 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Donald and Berdetta (Romick) Parker. His beloved son Todd Mathis Parker also preceded him in death in 2006.
Doug was a 1966 graduate of Columbus Bishop Hartley High School and a 1970 graduate of Ohio University, Athens, Ohio where he earned a BS in Education. He was a multi-year letterman in basketball in high school and college. Doug was a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves and retired from a long career as Recreation Superintendent for Worthington Parks and Recreation.
He was the founder of the Worthington Summer Basketball League and was a Central Ohio Varsity Basketball official. He loved to fish and was an avid sports fan. His true passion was owning, training and racing standardbred horses.
Survived by loving wife, Marty McLain; beloved daughter, Lindy Beth (Brian) Patterson; granddaughters, Riley Jean and Lyla Jane Patterson; brothers, Pat (Peggy) Parker, Denny (Mary Ellen) Parker, Rodney (Joy) Parker, Craig (Lisa) Parker and Shawn (Georgia) Parker; sisters, Debbie (Darrell) Ault and Dawn (Shawn) Lipka; sister-in-law, Mary (Larry) Larson; brothers-in-law, Bill (Denise) McLain and Chas McLain; many dear nieces, nephews, other family members, and dear friends.
Family will receive visitors Sunday, August 29 from 4-8 p.m. at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110, where a funeral service will be held Monday, August 30 at 11 a.m. Fr. Mike Watson will officiate.
Donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or CURE (Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy) in his memory. Online condolences available at www.spencefuneralhome.com |
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