Nicholas Parker

Nicholas Parker obituary, Kendallville, IN

Nicholas Parker

Nicholas Parker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Northern Indiana Funeral Care on May 29, 2025.

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Nicholas Claude Parker, age 69, of Fort Wayne, passed away at his home on May 27, 2025. Nick was born in Pasco, Washington, on December 28, 1955, to the late Claude Clough Parker, Jr. and Helen Lucille (Mosley) Parker. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1974-1977. He was last employed by General Motors in Fort Wayne. Nick was married to Jeanette Ann (Litzenberg) Parker who preceded him in death in 2017. He attended Leo Methodist Church in the past and enjoyed spending time with his friends.
Survivors include:
Daughter, Angela and John Soto of Cottonwood, Arizona.
Two granddaughters, Breanna Daler and Destiny Soto.
Stepsons, Eric Husted (deceased) and Kevin (fiancé, Sandy) Husted of Fort Wayne.
Step grandchild, Nicholas Husted.
Special friends that were like family to Nick, Debby Tandy and Tina Marie; brother, Al; next-door neighbors, Mike and Candace; neighbor across the street, Myra; Pastor Dave Hines of Leo Methodist Church and his church family.
A private celebration of Nick's life will be held at a later date.
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