Robert D. Parker

He was born Jan. 7, 1948, in Warren, the son of the late Glenn Elmer and Eva Mae Rumbaugh Parker.

Robert married the love of his life, Janine S. Stroup, on Nov. 5, 1988 and they enjoyed 28 years of blessed marriage together.

Robert had lived in Braceville since 1991, formerly of Warren. He worked as a supervisor for New Methods Inc. and also as a truck driver for Venture Plastics until he retired in 2015.

He was a member of the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam War.

He attended Braceville United Methodist Church. Robert enjoyed cooking, shopping, watching the Cleveland Indians, spending time with his dogs and cats, and attending family cookouts.

Memories of Robert will be carried on by his loving family: his wife, Janine of Braceville; his daughter, Jamie (Kevin) Sears of Bowling Green, Ky.; his sister, Nancy McCauley of Champion; and his four grandchildren Alec, Riley, Brayden and Tucker.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Faye; and his brother, Frank.

Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2017, at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017, at the funeral home. Pastor Joan Purnell will be officiating.

Per Robert’s wishes, cremation will follow the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that all donations be made to either: Animal Welfare League, 812 Youngstown Kingsville Road SE, Vienna, OH 44473 or TNR of Warren, PO Box 2477, Warren, OH 44484 in memory of Robert D. Parker.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad St., Newton Falls, Ohio 44444 (330) 872-5440.

Family and friends may view this obituary online or to send condolences to the family, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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