Kenneth Parker age 89 of Hillsboro died Tuesday morning, May 3, 2005 at the Heartland of Hillsboro. He was born October 10, 1915 in Elmville, Ohio the son of the late Adam and Josephine Knisley Parker. Kenneth was a lifelong farmer and had worked for eight years for the Hobart Corporation. He was a member of the Calvary Cross Community Church in Hillsboro. He is survived by one daughter, Joann Parker of Elmville, three stepdaughters, Glenna Smith of Savannah, Georgia, Charlotte Fetters of Lakeland, Florida, Jean Shepard of Hillsboro, one stepson, Kermit Wilson of Seaman, one sister, Beryl L. Huffman of Washington Court House, seven step-grandchildren and four step-great grandchildren, a special friend, Dick Kennedy of Sidney, Ohio and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Raines Parker whom he had married on October 17, 1970 in Hillsboro and by three sisters, Esta McNeil, Elva Riley and Pearl Huffman. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Elmville Church of Christ in Christian Union. Rev. Homer Swearingen and Rev. Neil Matson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Dunkard Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
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Hi Joann, I am so sorry that I can't be there for you. I know you must be going through a tough time but you are the strongest woman I know and you will be fine. I will be home from school this Sunday so I will come and see you as soon as I can, either Sunday or Monday. I really miss you and I wish I could make it to the funeral. I will call you before I come over. Please take care of yourself and I know you will make it though this difficult time. I will talk to you soon and be strong. I love you very much! Miss you, Adrian