E. Parker

E. Wayne Parker, died November 13, 2013 at the age of 91. Born March 3, 1922 in Lansing, the son of R.D. and Lola (Ash) Parker. Wayne was a member of V.F.W.-Dewitt Post #671 having served in the Army during WWII and was a retired truck driver from Howard Sober, Inc. of Lansing. Wayne married Etta Burnett on December 14, 1941 and she preceded him in death on May 14, 1983.

He is survived by his four children, Gary (Julie) Parker of Florida, Sandra Wake of Dewitt, Patricia Parker and Suszanne (Paul) Hunter all of Lansing, seven grandchildren, several great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Etta, Wayne was preceded in death by special friend, Maxine Farnum, sister, Donnalee (Dale) Wetzel and two brothers, Raymond (Josephine) Parker and Donald Parker.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m., on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, with Graveside services to follow at 2:30 p.m. at Duplain Cemetery with Pastor Gary Hawes officiating.

The family was served by Osgood Funeral Homes.