John Carl Parker, 83, of New London, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at his home.  He was born November 18, 1941 to Gerald and Ruby Fulk Parker.  On December 28, 1963 he married Sharon Kay Wittstock; she died September 12, 2013.

He was a graduate of Yarmouth High School and attended Mechanical Trade School.  He worked as a forklift driver for more than thirty years and retired from the US Gypsum Plant where he enjoyed playing on the recreational basketball team.  John enjoyed fishing and hunting; mushroom hunting; gambling at the casino; yearly get-togethers with his high school classmates; and loved his dogs.  He cherished time as a boy scout leader for his grandson Dustin’s troop.

He is survived by his daughter Kelly Parker of Wyaconda, Missouri; grandchildren Dustin Ravelin of Danville, Leanna Ravelin of New London, and Jackie Brown of Wayland; great-grandchildren J.C., Josephine, Jenessa, Jeremiah, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Emmitt and Yessenia; and his brother Mike Parker of Rome, Iowa.  Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two daughters Grace and Lisa Parker; grandson Phillip Hillman, Jr.; granddaughter Rebecca Hillman; and two sisters Kathryn and Linda.

According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and there will be no services.  Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.