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Walter Thomas Parker Jr.

February 29, 1944 - March 30, 2019

Walter T. Parker Jr. Age 75, of Gardner, IL passed away Saturday March 30th, 2019 at his home. Born on February 29, 1944 in Lucedale, Mississippi to the late Walter T. Sr. and Candyce (nee Laurendine) Parker. He married Beverly Storm on April 29th, 1967 in Joliet, IL. He was an electrician for many years until his retirement and loved cooking, NASCAR, working on engines, and especially his Dodge Chargers. He also enjoyed gardening, canning, boating and fishing in his spare time. Most of all, he absolutely loved going to visit with his son, Michael, and daughter-in-law ,Karen. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Parker of Gardner, IL; one son Michael (Karen) Parker of IL; two sisters, Elma Cramer of Oswego, IL and Bonnie Haisten of FL; three brothers, Wayne Parker of FL, Royce Parker of OR, and Frank (Laurinda) Parker of FL; brother-in-law William (Treva) Storm of South Wilmington; special nieces, Dawn (Patrick) Halloran and family of Coal City and Joyce (Mike) Lenzie and family of South Wilmington; his extended special family the Fox family; good friends, George (Judy) Cramer of Westmont, IL; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, and father-in-law, Hans Storm and mother-in-law, Margaret Storm. As per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Joliet Area Community Hospice or the Gardner Fire Department.

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Walter T. Parker Jr. Age 75, of Gardner, IL passed away Saturday March 30th, 2019 at his home. Born on February 29, 1944 in Lucedale, Mississippi to the late Walter T. Sr. and Candyce (nee Laurendine) Parker. He married Beverly Storm on April... View Obituary & Service Information

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