Joseph Franklin Parker

Paulton Joseph Franklin Parker, 84, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 2:10 A.M. at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion. Joseph was born September 20, 1919 to Walter and Ethel (Fleming) Parker in Mulberry, KS. He married Adris Ingram on April 30, 1946 in Marion and she survives in Marion. Joseph was retired from Flanders Electric, the former Giles Electric. He was a WWII veteran, serving with the Army in Germany. Survivors include: Three Sons: Joseph Parker of Carterville Randall Parker and wife Patty of Marion Allen Parker and wife Karen of Pittsburg Two Daughters: Jolene Arrowood and husband Gary of Paulton Janice Nicholls of Marion Thirteen (13) Grandchildren Twenty-four (24) Great Grandchildren Two (2) Great Great Grandchildren Two Sisters: Marjorie and George Owen of Crab Orchard Barbara and Jim Jimenez of Joliet Preceded by: Parents, Daughter Joyce Ann Parker, Two Brothers Richard Parker and Glen Parker, Sister and Brother-in-law Shirley Parton & Braxton Parton. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 11:30 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Gene Parton officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.