Gary H. Parker

Rose Hill, Kansas – Gary H. Parker was born on November 1, 1937 in Emporia, KS to Howard and Cleta Parker, and returned to his Heavenly Father on February 5, 2025 aged 87 years, following a lengthy illness. He attended Greensburg High School in Greensburg KS and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in mathematics. He retired as a Major from The U.S. Air Force and retired a second time from Beech Missile Systems as an Engineer. Gary was a big fan of the Kansas State Wildcats, he loved to hunt and fish and take care of the landscaping at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Cleta; his wife, Linda Parker; his daughter, Laura K. Graves; his granddaughter, Kelsey Graves and grandsons, Kaleb and Cameron Graves.

Gary is survived by his son, Steve (Leeann); his daughter, Cynthia; his son, Russell (Terri), his granddaughters, Haley, Kendra, Madison, Hannah, Joy, Lyndsey (Garrett), Becky (Jake) And Nicole (Tanner).

Visitation is 9:00 to 10:00 am Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 followed by a 10:00 am Funeral Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 123 N. Andover Road, Andover, KS 67002. Interment to follow at Dunlap Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Gary’s name to USD 394 104 N Rose Hill, KS 67133 Marked for the School lunch program or to Elevate Hospice 861N Rock Rd Wichita, KS 67206.