Robert Nial Parker
February 7, 1948 ~ April 26, 2013
Born in:
corry, PA
Resided in:
Cochranton, PA
Robert Nial Parker, 65, of Townville, went to his final rest on Friday, April 26, 2013 at his residence. He was born on February 7, 1948 a son of Nial Lee Parker and Margie Winniafred Smith Parker. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Clyde "Mike" Steadman from an early age.
He was a 1966 graduate of Townville High School and worked in the logging business for several years, also for IPSCO Drilling Company, Joy Manufacturing. He then moved onto mechanical repair with Bossard Garage and his last place of employment was with Penn Crest School District.
Robert was a member of Townville Fire and Ambulance Services also with West Mead 2 as a certified EMT. He was the Scout Master of Troop 231 in Townville and was also involved in scouts in Spartansburg.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, gardening, canning, brewing his own homemade wine and a nip or two of his Applejack, most of all he loved being around his family and friends.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Jane Harmening Parker; his mother, Margie Steadman; a brother, David Parker and his wife Karen; a sister, Sandy Schaefer and her husband Buster; daughters, Melanie Derwinis and her husband Steve and Julie Hazeltine and her husband Paul; a son, James Parker and his wife Bridget; step-brothers, Lovie Steadman and his wife Marilyn and Bill Steadman and his wife Dorothy; grandchildren, Bradley, Philip, and Mackenzie Parker and Joey, Erik, Nick, Florence, and Mia Derwinis; many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Nial; step-father, Mike; a sister, Connie Bossard; a infant brother, James Parker; and a step-sister, Sarah Conley.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Tuesday, April 30th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm and 8:00pm at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. The funeral and committal service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 1st at 11:00am with Pastor Glen Van Cise of Chapmanville Community Church, officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions to be made to Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Robert's Book of Memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com
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Our sincere sympathy to Bob’s family. You are in our thoghts and prayers.
I grew up near Bobby (as he was called back then) He was a good guy and will be missed. RIP Bobby
our prayers to the family
Bob was a good man. He always treated me well and I looked forward to our visits at the bus garage. He’s no longer in pain, a blessing for him. My heartfelt condolences to you all.
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My heartfelt condolences to Jamie and Julie. I know Bob was a great Dad to you and I was proud to be his brother in law and friend. I grew up with him, worked with him, hunted with him, and enjoyed his company. I will miss him and his sense of humor.
May it comfort you to know that this world is better because Bobby was a part of it! It is a privilege and honor to be on his family tree.
After graduation night we went off into the world but retained the memories of those we graduated with. Bob was a friend that was not forgotten. My prayers are with his family.
Stan Wojton
CLASS OF 1966