William Joseph Parker Obituary
The memory of William Joseph Parker of Villa Ridge, Illinois, who passed away on January 27, 2026 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Joseph Parker to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph W. Parker and Juanita Parker (Curry); his wife Betty Louise Parker (Miller); his son Gary R. Parker; and his brothers, Marion Russell Parker and Eugene Parker.
He is survived by: his daughter Sheila; his son-in-law Denny Murphy; his son Kim; his daughter-in-law Diane Parker; his siblings, Dennis Parker (Inge) and Loleen McClellan (Carlos); his grandchildren, Tammy Parker, Misty Simmerman (Buster), Tina Leek (Teddy) and Brooke Robertson (Steve); his great grandchildren, Brandon Bigham (Whitney), Amanda Bigham, Alec Leek (Brittany), Mindy Ritter (Zack), Peyden Simmerman, Noah Green and Jacob Parker; and his great great grandchildren, Gracelynn Bigham, Easton Bigham, Oaklyn Shepard, Abel Bigham and Leighton Leek. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be given to the Illinois Veterans' Home Shoes for Residence 792 N. Main Anna, Illinois 62906 in memory of William Joseph Parker.
