Poland - Harold R. Parker, 87 of Poland, died April 12, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
Mr. Parker was born July 11, 1926 in Youngstown, a son of Raymond and Florence Dobson Parker.
He was a 1944 South High School graduate and attended Youngstown College. Harold was a Youngstown Police Officer for 28, retired in 1978.
He was a F&AM Western Star #21 and 32nd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite. He also was part of the Aut Mori Grotto. Harold was also a member of the FOP Lodge 28.
He was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII.
He enjoyed tinkering with things and spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren
His wife the former Lisbeth R. Schofield ,whom he married March 14, 1947, died Nov. 19,1990.
He is survived by two sons, Raymond (Carolyn) Parker of Poland and Richard ( Saundra) Parker of Meadville; four grandchildren, John (Patty) Parker of Springfield, VA, Chris (Beth) Parker of Springfield, VA, T.J and his fiancé (Shelby Wem) Parker of Austintown, and Jennifer Parker of Champion; four great-grandchildren, Michael , Erika, Ashton, and Logan Parker.
Besides his parents, Harold was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Parker; and a sister, Virginia Jean Good.
Services will be held at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland, Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Lake Park Cemetery.
Friends and family will be received Monday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Tuesday from 10-10:45AM.
Contributions may be made to the FOP Lodge 28 and the Akron's Children's Hospital.