K.C. Parker Obituary (1950

Mr. K. C. Parker, age 71, of Madison, Indiana was born December 30, 1950 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Howard and Mary Jane Parker. He was raised in Bowling Green, Ohio and graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1973. Following graduation, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army serving at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, 3rd Armored Division in Germany, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea and the 101st Airborne Division in Kentucky. He attained the rank of Captain, serving during the Vietnam War era. He was honorably discharged on February 1, 1986 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, receiving the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Medal and Air Assault Badge. He re-enlisted on February 2, 1986 and was promoted to the rank of Major, serving during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He was honorably discharged on September 14, 1991 at Fort Myer, Virginia, receiving the National Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, Army Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and Overseas Service Medal. After leaving the military, he worked at General Electric in the Aircraft Engine Division as a systems analyst in Cincinnati, Ohio. After his General Electric employment, he worked in the gaming industry as a dealer for Argosy Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Belterra Casino and Resort in Switzerland County, Indiana, and the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. K.C. was currently working in the paint department at Lowe's in Madison. He was a member of the North Madison Baptist Church and Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. K. C. died on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at his home in Madison, Indiana and was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 16 years, Judith Ann Lee Burke Parker, and his stepson, Marc A. Burke. K. C. will be missed by his loving sisters, Pam Shuler and her husband, Wayne of Mason, Ohio, and Cindy Heers and her husband, Jon of Hernando, Florida; his step daughter, Carmen Knotts and her husband, Deek of Madison, Indiana: his son, Kyle Parker; his daughter, Keri Parker; his mother in law, Luella Mae Lee of Madison, Indiana; and all his nieces, nephews, and step grandchildren. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 1, 2022 , at 6:00 p.m. by Pastor Ron Lee at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will be in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. TO WATCH THE CEREMONY LIVE CLICK THE LINK BELOW https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/71729/hash:21DFAD96BED8951B VISITATION Friends may visit from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORSA final salute with military honors will be conducted at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Jefferson County Animal Shelter. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of K.C. Parker, please click here to visit our sympathy store.