Robert W. Parker

Robert W. Parker, age 88 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. He was born in Peoples, Kentucky on January 7, 1928 the son of Chester and Della (House) Parker. Robert was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army. On January 7, 1966 in Hamilton he married Carolyn Callihan. Robert was employed as a manager at General Electric for thirty-four years, retiring in 1987, where he was awarded and recognized for developing a procedure that successfully saved General Electric hundreds of thousands of dollars. Robert was an avid golfer, making a hole in one at the age of 78 at Twin Run Golf Course.

He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Carolyn Parker of Hamilton, and two sisters, Eva (Bob) Parrett and Loraine Cazel, both of Beavercreek, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jerry Lee Parker.

Funeral service will be held at the Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Mike Callihan, Rev. Fred Napier, and his nephew, Chester McAnich officiating. Burial will follow at Reily Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the funeral home.