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Name:	Jay H. Parker
Spouse:	Rebecca Darr Parker (Nickname = Becky)
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	DECEASED 2022,
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Class of	1966	Attended from through
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Birthdate:	July 4, 1948
Date of Death:	October 25, 2022

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Notes:	Jay Howard Parker, 74, dedicated husband and fried of many, passed away October 25, 2022, at his home in Hernando, FL under the care of Hospice/Vitas with his wife, Becky of 37 years and his sister, Vickie, by his side. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served his county in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969. Jay was born July 4, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Kenneth J. Parker and Carolyn A. (Hilyard) Parker. He spent his formative years as a "laker" growing up around Tri-Lakes, Indiana. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1966 and upon graduation he went to work at General Electric in Fort Wayne. He soon moved on to International Harvester (NAVISTAR) where he spent 15 years at the Fort Wayne facility and 15 years at the Springfield, OH facility. He retired from the Springfield facility in 2003. Upon retirement, he and his wife moved to Hernando, FL, where he enjoyed fishing, motorcycle riding, traveling, and tinkering with his classic 1968 Mustang. He also immersed himself in the Leroy Rooks Jr. VFW Post 4252 where he was Quartermaster for several years and made many lasting friendships. Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Kenny and Carole, his brother Doug and granddaughter Hailey. He is survived by the love of his life, Rebecca (Darr) Parker; his sister Vickie (Jim) Wise, Ft. Myers, FL; Star (Manuel) Soto, Concal, Mexico; Adam (Becky) Parker; Ft. Wayne, IN; Crystal (Kest Cousins) Parker, Clovis, CA; and Danielle (Greg) Johnson, Richfield, MN; as well as 8 grandchildren. Jay was an active member of The American Legion 237 and The Legion Riders 237 in Beverly Hills, FL, in addition to the VFW Post 4252. There will be a Celebration of Life at the VFW Post 4252 and burial with honors at The Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. The dates to be determined. The Neptune Society handled his cremation. In lieu of flowers please feel free to make donations to VFW Post 4252, 3190 N. Carl G. Rose Highway, Hernando, FL 34442 or Hospice/Vitas, 3280 W. Audubon Park Path, Lecanto, FL 34461. He will be greatly missed by many. Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Oct. 30, 2022.

Last Updated:	10-31-2022		Alumni ID:	14758

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