John Elwood Parker age 84 passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at The Rehabilitation Health Center of Gahanna. He is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Barbara (Burkhart) Parker. John is survived by his wife of 64 years Betty (Henry) Parker; daughters, Cindy (Edward) Wolfe of Grove City OH, April (Scott) Clemmons of Waverly OH and Nancy Severn of Old Washington OH; brothers, Rob, Bobby and Jerry; sister, Holiday; ten grandchildren and ten great grand children; nephews and nieces and a host of family and friends. John was retired, US Army Veteran of the Korean War. Family will receive friends at O. R. WOODYARD CO CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St, Saturday 11:00 AM until time of service at 1:30 PM. Reverend Edward Groff officiating. Interment Fernwood Cemetery. Cemetery Details Fernwood Cemetery 460 Rowe Rd Lockbourne, OH 43137 Loading map Previous Events Visitation APR 23. 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map Service APR 23. 1:30 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map