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Michael Wayne Parker Sr.
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Born September 18, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to James and Sylvia Ponder Parker, Mike was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. Mike retired from the Richmond Parks Department, where he was a supervisor. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, reading about history, and reading the Bible daily. Mike was a member of LifeSpring Church North Campus.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Janie R. McGhee Parker; children, Michael (Dena) Parker Jr., Teressa (Steven) Williams, and Jeffrey (Jessica) Parker; grandchildren, Kaylynn (Chris) Mitchell, Spencer (Olivia) Parker, Landon (Brooklyn) Williams, Brennen (Lexus) Parker, Preston (Savannah) Parker, Mitchel Parker, and Emmett Parker; great-grandchildren, Rorry Mitchell, Blaec Williams, Haisley Parker, Remington Parker, Chloe Parker, Riley Parker, Aria Parker, Scarlett Parker, Memphis Parker, and Cashton Parker; siblings, James "Eddie" Parker, Charles (Nancy) Parker, Glenna (Dennis) Wagner; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special nephew, Joe Parker.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruth Wyatt; brothers, Leslie Parker, David Parker, and Woody Parker; great-granddaughter, Payson Parker; great-grandchildren, Wren and Walker Mitchell; and sister-in-law, Edith Parker.
Visitation for Michael Wayne Parker Sr. will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, with additional visitation one hour prior at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Rev. Alton Hale officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
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