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FUNERAL HOME Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2125 Twelve Mile Road Berkley, MI
MICHAEL PARKER OBITUARY:
Michael Joseph Parker, age 73 of Troy, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born Thursday, August 5, 1948 in Detroit to Chester and Margaret Parker. Mr. Parker served our country proudly in the US Army, having served in the Military Police while stationed in Berlin and earned the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Occupational Medal, and Expert Rating for the M16. After leaving the military, Michael worked for the Eaton Corporation for over 20 years and earned his Master's in Business Administration during that time. Eventually, he left in 1992 to start and run his own business, SensorData Technologies, before retiring in 2018. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Barbara Parker, whom he married October 11, 1969 in Oak Park; sons, Scott Michael (Elaine) Parker and Patrick Joseph Parker; siblings, Eileen (Paul) Konanos, Paul (Susan) Parker, Dan Parker, and Monica (Michael) Pipp; grandchildren, Joshua, Ayden, Owen, Austin, and Sophia; nephews and nieces, Bill Konanos, Katie Parker, Sara (Allen) Stevens, Christian Pipp, Mark Pipp, and Erin Pipp; grandniece, Gwen; and many other loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Parker; and niece, Elizabeth. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 22 from 10:00 AM until the time of the Memorial Mass 10:30 AM at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 3077 Glouchester Drive, Troy (on Coolidge Highway, ¼ mile south of 16 Mile/Big Beaver Road). Inurnment will take place at a later date in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Memorial contributions to Tunnel to Towers. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael, please visit our floral store.
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2021 was a saddened year for MAAC. We lost four good friends and historian-collectors. They were Johnny Bassett who was a longtime member and displayers, and he was serving as Vice President. He was always upbeat and had a wonderful contagious laugh.
Mr. Roy "Mountain Man" Gorski whose contributions to our club were many, including being a member for many years and a Director on the MAAC board. Roy also put together many antique arms displays for MAAC and was an annual exhibitor at the Civil War Reenactment in Jackson, MI representing MAAC.
John Snyder, who was a dedicated member of the NRA for more than 40 years, along with the Michigan Antique Arms Collectors for 41 years. Additionally with firearms and military memorabilia, John was also known for his extensive collection of coins.
Finally, Sherman Kirkland III who was president of OGCA at the time of his death and a faithful member of MAAC. They will be missed.
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Suburban Showplace policy dictates no pets are allowed within hall premises; unless they are documented service animals.
No photographs are allowed in the main arena unless by expressed permission from the Business Manager.
MAAC continues to need your help on moving your vehicles as soon as they are unloaded. A 30 minute unloading time will be enforced! As always we appreciate your cooperative attitude.
Non-Members: Contact Greg Zemsta prior to table reservations
