Howard Arthur Parker, age 79, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
Howard was born on January 20, 1945, in Genoa, Iowa, the son of Maurice and Hazel (Hickerman) Parker. He graduated from the Centerville High School with the class of 1963. Following graduation, he served his country with the United States Army before joining First Energy and working as a lineman and supervisor. He retired after 20 years and relocated to Centerville, Iowa, and was united in marriage to Joyce Medlin in 2006. The couple made their home in Centerville, where Howard enjoyed woodworking, making furniture and many other items. He also enjoyed fishing and going boating but especially loved picking on his grandchildren. Howard attended the Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Parker of Centerville, his children; Ken “K.C.” (Robin) Purkey of Unionville, Missouri, Jessica (Nathan) Burtt of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, and Nicole Parker of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, his grandchildren whom he adored: Richard Burtt, Lucas Burtt, Joey Knowles, Brandi Knowles and Shaelynn (David) Mikels, his seven great-grandsons: Chase, Kenny, Christian, Kayson, Davii, Mylo and Tyrion, his brother Charles (Jo Anna) Parker of Centerville, Iowa, and his sister Doris LaPaglia of Centerville, Iowa, along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Joshua Snorgras in 2014, his sisters: Lucille Spenser, Donna Ballas and Pat Stoneking and his brother-in-law P.J. LaPaglia.
According to his wishes cremation has been accorded and private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Everystep Hospice.
Casady-Luscan Funeral Solutions of Green Castle, Missouri is honored to care for and minister to the Parker family at this time.
