Christopher Lee Parker

Christopher Lee Parker obituary

Christopher Lee Parker

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Christopher Parker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Botkin Hornback Funeral Home - Waverly on Sep. 13, 2025.

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Christopher Lee Parker, 48, of Piketon, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 20, 1977, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Bonnie Warner Parker of Piketon and the late Stanley Elmer Parker.

In addition to his mother, Christopher is survived by his brothers David Parker of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Douglas Parker (Tiffany) of Peebles. He was also honored to be Radley and Rhyker Shull's guardian, both of Piketon. He was preceded in death by his sister, Laura Parker, and his nephew, Nick Parker.

He is also survived by his aunts and uncles: Tim Parker of Piketon, Shirley Toney of Arcadia, Indiana (married to the late Bill Toney), and Margie Howard of Piketon (married to the late Louis Howard).

Christopher's cousins include Terri (Tim) Huffmeyer, Julie (Andrew) Bowman, Kimberly Howard, Phillip Howard, Taylor Toney, Anna Bowman, and Tia Bowman. His nieces are Jayme (Chase) Fite, Rachelle Chandler, Carmelia Parker, Tessa Risner, Hailey Trent, Aubree, and Kaylee Parker. His nephews are Devin Parker, Dalton Risner, Bryce Preston, Cash, and Cayden Fite.

Christopher will be remembered for the love he had for his family, his sense of humor, and spending time with those closest to him.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Botkin Hornback Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

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Upcoming Events

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17

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Botkin Hornback Funeral Home

314 E. North Street, Waverly, OH 45690

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Sep

17

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Botkin Hornback Funeral Home

314 E. North Street, Waverly, OH 45690

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