John R. Parker, 77, of Savannah, MO passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO.  With all his family by his side. He was born in Compton, CA on February 24, 1944 to LaVern & Bonnie (Huston) Parker.  He married Frances L. Skudlarski in Los Angeles, CA on August 12, 1967 and she survives of the home.

John was a Grand Knight of the 4th Degree.   An Army Vietnam Veteran serving from 1963-1966, he served as an Lieutenant deputy sheriff of Mojave County Arizona from 1970 -1973, worked at McCormick ambulance service in CA 1967 -1970 served as an Alderman for Savannah City Council, drove over the road trucking with over 1,000,000 safe driving miles with zero accidents, and was a custodian for Savannah school district for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Parker of the home; daughters; Pamela (Randy) Braman of Staunton, IL, Patti (Jeff) Elliott of Springfield, MO, and Katherine (Eric) Jacobs of Savannah; brother Fred Parker of Sonoma CA; grandchildren, Samantha Braman, Deanna (Cody) Gerdes, Chelsea (Cole) Eddy, Ashley (Benjie) Poe, Caleb (Katelyn) Elliott, Hunter Bailey, Hayleigh Jacobs, Huston Jacobs, and eight, great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation and family receiving hours will be from 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Monday, October 25, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Parish, Savannah, MO.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be 3:00pm, Monday, October 25, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Parish, Savannah, MO.  Burial will follow in Savannah Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home, Savannah, MO is in charge of local arrangements.