Willard "Jess" Parker, 65, sunrise May 19, 1947, sunset December 30, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ada Parker and siblings, Billy Parker, Francis Mowry and Ruth Williams. Jess is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Pamela; children, Marc A. Parker, Michael J. Parker and Jessica S. Parker; siblings, Fay Gimma, Pat, Greenfield and Joe (Sue) Parker; grandchildren, Cole, Cody, Conner, Cali and many nieces and nephews.
Jess served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Johnson Controls, Kroger Bakery and retired from Rich's Products. Jess was a huge OSU Football fan.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123 with funeral service immediately following at 1:00 PM. Burial at Galloway Cemetery.