MILFORD – Gary Lee Parker, 62, of Syracuse, passed away Feb, 13, 2019, at Goshen Hospital.
Gary was born May 1, 1956, in Russiaville, to Robert and Edna Kleeman Parker.
Gary graduated from Garrett High School in 1974 and enlisted in the United States Air Force stationed in North Dakota as an aircraft mechanic.
Gary was employed at Zimmer, where he worked for 28 years as a machinist. He was an avid mechanic and especially enjoyed working on Mopar vehicles.
He enjoyed being outside, riding his Harley-Davidson and making sausage.
Gary was a compassionate person and would help just about anybody. He loved his nieces and nephews and enjoyed spending time with them when he could.
Gary is survived by two sisters, Karen Blackwell of North Carolina and Julie (Larry) Faulkner of Garrett. Also surviving are two nephews, Michael Landers of Florida and Paul Faulkner of Garrett; and two nieces, Natashia Landers and Alexis Blackwell, both of North Carolina.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Larry White and Ron Trusty.
According to Gary’s wishes, cremation will take place.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements were entrusted to Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center Milford.
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Memorials to Wounded Warriors or Riley Hospital for Children.
