Joe Parker

Joe Kelson Parker 58, of Kingston, OH, passed away October 20, 2010 at Adena Medical Center, Chillicothe, OH. Joe was born on July 29, 1952 in Circleville, OH to the late Walter Parker, Jr. and Mildred (Bower) Parker. He retired from farming Prairie View Farms and was previously employed with Circle Plastics. Joe graduated from Logan Elm High School in 1970 and was a member of the Whisler Presbyterian Church. He was a faithful member of the Logan Elm Masonic Lodge No. 624, Kingston, OH and thoroughly enjoyed participating in its various activities. Joe was predeceased by his parents and cousin, Sam Parker. Survived by brothers, William (Susan) Parker, Robert (Margaret) Parker and James (Dawn) Parker; and aunt, Martha (Parker) Patterson. He loved and was proud of his nieces and nephews, Sharon (Damian) Puchala, Timothy (Ronda) Parker, Daniel Parker, Julie (Dwayne) Calder, Jenna (Dean) Acklin, Michael (Brooke) Parker, Adam (Alisa) Parker and Ashley Parker. He is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews, cousins, the Kuhn family and girlfriend, Maria Jewett. A funeral service will be held at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville on Monday, October 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Harold Clark will be officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie View Cemetery, Whisler. Visiting hours will be Sunday, October 24, from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home, with Masonic Services at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Whisler Presbyterian Church, 30030 Jackson Rd. Kingston, OH 45644 or the Logan Elm Lodge #624, P.O. Box 349, Kingston, OH 45644. “Big Joe” had a heart of gold who was generous to family and friends. He was the first to lend a helping hand to folks in need in Pickaway and Ross counties. Throughout the years he’d start his day in various coffee shops and had a unique way of enjoying his morning “Cup-of-Joe”. He was also known for his Karaoke abilities and loved to sing Jim Reeves songs. He was quite the character and made family and friends laugh with his repertoire of imitations and sayings. As we say farewell to our brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, we will always remember him as, a “Prince of a Fella”.