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Thomas Parker, son of Charles and Adeline Bedford Parker, was born March 9, 1837, in Miami County, Ohio, and while still in his teens, moved to Delaware County, Indiana, where, on November 6, 1856, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Little. To this union were born 10 children, six boys and four girls, all of whom except one daughter Sarah E, who departed this life February 13, 1895, survive him with his life long companion. At the age of 25, Brother Parker volunteered in Company G, 121 regiment of Nineth Indiana Cavalry, and was in continual service until the close of the war when he was honorably discharged on August 28, 1865, from the service of the United States army at Vicksburg, Mississippi. At the close and after the war, Brother Parker followed his occupation as a farmer, and by his time and attention, with the assistance of his beloved companion came in possession of his farm. It can truly be said of him that he enjoyed the unbounded respect and goodwill of all classes of people and has been a man of great public spirit. From the time the dreaded disease, Bright's trouble, claimed him for a victim he bore his long sufferings without murmur or complaint, and always wished those who cared for him to rest. During his sickness he often spoke of dying and being prepared to go and said "You can all come to me, but I cannot stay or come back to you," also that he would soon see his beloved child again. His words spoken to his wife and children were not to mourn for him, but to live in that narrow path which leads to glory. Mr. Parker throughout his life was a beloved and ideal husband, and a fond and indulgent parent, a warm friend and neighbor. On December 24, 1900, at the age of 63 years, eight months and 15 days, his spirit took its flight to God who gave it and, by his departure, a lovely companion, children, grand children, relatives, neighbors and friends mourn his eternal game. May we all look to him who has "Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundations of the earth. There let us contemplate him in there in God's glory may we each see him by and by." The awakening came, As all awakenings must, And I know the dear home that used to be mine Was crumbling now in the dust. Then I thought of the home that lies just beyond The second set of life's little day, And I knew that forever that home would be mine, Untouched by time or decay. Where we find the joys of loving, As we never loved before, Loving and chilled, and unhindered; Loving now forever more. The funeral was held at the Eden Christian church, the Rev. G. W. Johnson officiating. Interment in Union Cemetery. A Friend. |
Thomas Parker, 64, died Monday evening, December 24, at his home in Hamilton Township and was buried Wednesday at Union Cemetery, near Eaton. The funeral cortège left the house at 10 AM and proceeded to the Christian Church at Eaton, where a service was conducted by Rev. Johnson. The deceased leaves a wife, five sons and four daughters. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted as a private in Company G, One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment, Ninth Indiana Cavalry. After two years he was discharged for disabilities received in the service. The funeral was conducted by Meeks and Son of Muncie. |