Stanley R. Parker

Stanley R. Parker, 69, of Meadville, died Friday, September 23, 2016 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born March 9, 1947 in Mannington, WV, a son of Orie and Pauline Kirk Parker.  He married Emily C. Waid April 4, 1970 and she preceded him in death June 9, 2009.

Stanley was a 1965 graduate of Saegertown High School.  He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 to 1969.  Stanley retired from the city of Meadville where he worked as a licensed waste water operator.

Stanley was of the Protestant faith.  He was a member of Meadville Eagles Aerie 429, West Mead 2 VFD, the former Meadville Club, and life-member of VFW Post 2006.  He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved golfing, bowling, and especially his grandsons.

Survivors include two daughters, Kristi M. McCormick and her husband Steven of Twinsburg, OH and Rebecca M. Wilkinson of Cochranton; four grandsons, Matthew McCormick, Shawn McCormick, Arnold E. Johnson, V, and Mark Wilkinson; a brother, Andrew L. Parker of Meadville; and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Parker.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE.

A private graveside service will be at Townley Cemetery with interment to follow and military honors.

Memorials may be made to the Meadville Soup Kitchen, 956 S. Main St. or Active Aging, Inc., 1034 Park Ave., both of Meadville, PA 16335.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net.