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Benjamin F. Parker, Jr.

Benjamin F. Parker, Jr., 57, passed away September 10, 2007.

Born May 25, 1950 in El Paso, Texas, he is survived by children, Christopher, Jennifer, and Daniel Parker; granddaughters, Arianna, Macey, and Alley Parker; brother, Jim Parker; and sisters, Peggy Havens, Ann Burtrand, Lu Wilkinson, and Mary Cole.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 9 a.m. at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the funeral home in his memory. (COX, BARBERTON, 330-745-3311)

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Sep. 11, 2007.

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Julie Johnson

September 20, 2007

DAN... I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great man and I know how much you loved him and how close the two of you were. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time...

MOM

September 15, 2007

Chris Jen and Dan
I am so sorry for your loss I know each of you held a special place in your dads heart. I know this is very hard on all of you. But you have my love and prayers and we will get through this together. I am here for all of you and you have lots of family to lean on when you need to. All my love.

Lu Wilkinson

September 14, 2007

Dear Family,
We love you and are sorry for your loss. Find comfort in your memories and Gods love.
Aunt Lu

Daniel Parker

September 12, 2007

Dad, Words cannot express how much I love and miss you. The times we spent together and the memories that I will cherish and hopefully pass down to my children. Thank you to all of my friends and family for all of the help right now. I never thought anything would be this hard. Thank you also to all of the friends of my father we will miss him all.

Sincerely Dan

brittany zepernick

September 12, 2007

To Uncle Dan,Uncle Chris, Aunt Jenny,and most of all my wonderful Aunt Bonnie. I am so sorry for your loss. It's a rough time when you lose a loved one especially a father. I can't even begin to imagine the pain and sorrow your going through. just know that you have family on your side to help you get through this. A special note to Aunt Bonnie just remember without you i wouldnt have the wonderful cousins\aunts ,uncles our love and prayers are always with you love brittany,maggie and zeppy

Shelly Cota

September 12, 2007

Chris,Jenn,Danny & Bonnie
Our hearts and love go out to all of you. Wish all of you were here always so we could spend more wonderful times together. Can't wait to have another family day out. I loved your father like one of my own, all the times we spent together as kids growing up and all the wonderful and happy memories of Ben will keep him alive in all of our hearts.
I love all of you very much. Shelly & Mike Cota

Tracy Wilson

September 12, 2007

Danny, Chris & Jenny & Bonnie(EJ)
We will always be here for all of you anytime you may need someone to talk to, cry with or laugh with. We love all of you very much.
Our hearts go out to all of you in your time of need. God Bless all of you and remember the love of family and friends will get each of you through these hard times. Love always, Uncle Roger,Aunt Tracy,Roger and Alex.

DIANA WILSON MARSHALL

September 12, 2007

Peggy,
I know how hard this is for you and your family. you are in my prayers May god bless you and your family.I am a old and dear friend from our school days

Shirley Bare

September 12, 2007

Chris & Chantel.. I am so sorry to hear about this..I just want to hug you both and make the pain go away.. I'm here if you need me.. Love, Aunt Shirley

Ken and Cindy Jett

September 11, 2007

Dan,
We're sorry to here about your loss. I know how close the two of you
were and i can't even begin to imagine your pain, but we do want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this time.

Denny Karl

September 11, 2007

Chris,Chantel
I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss, you two have been thru some very emotional times of late,I just want you to know that i'm here for you, love, dad Karl

Theresa and Scott

September 11, 2007

Dan -

We never had the chance to meet your father in the short time we have know you and Pam. But from knowing you, I know he helped to raised a wonderful son and a very caring person, and that is a great testament to a man's life. We are so sorry for your loss.

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