Harold Joseph Parker Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 12, 2022, at the age of 82, Harold Joseph Parker Jr. of Peoria, Illinois, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Joseph Parker, Sr. and Margaret Bea "China B" Parker (Hendricks); his former wife Ruth Williams; and his grandchildren, Xavier Parker and Armence Parker.
He is survived by: his former wife Dorothy Bright; his wife Jane Fishback; his children, Tony Parker of Springfield, IL, Mark Bright (Christine) of Rockford, IL, Harold Bright (Shelli) of Rockton, IL, Calvin Parker, Michelle Parker of Springfield, IL, Diane Parker of Atlanta, GA and Kim Bright of Louisville, KY; his sister Sylvia Parker of Springfield, IL; his close friend Sharon Skoog of San Diego, CA; and his caregivers, Judy Porter, Lulu Anderson, Rosie Sanders, Charles Putney and Robert Sieks. He is also survived by his family and hanging out with his grandchildren and given children.
Due to Covid-19, social distancing is encouraged to be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services. In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them).
