Howard Adam Parker Sr., age 67, departed this life after an extended illness on August 23, 2015 in Malvern, Ohio. Howard was born July 25, 1948 in Malvern, Ohio to Thomas Parker Sr. and the late Margaret Johnson Parker. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his grandkids and making people laugh even when he wasn't trying. Howard graduated from Malvern High School in 1968, then enlisted into the United States Navy and traveled the world to many foreign countries. After his honorable discharge from the service, he married his sweetheart Yvonne Wilcox in July 1970. To this union four children were born. Howard was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Yvonne Parker; mother Margret Parker; mother in law, Myrtle T. Wilcox; brother in law, Fred Wilcox, Sr., and son in law Roger Copeland. He leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Ann Parker, Theresa Copeland and Ryan Parker as well as his one and only son, Howard "Duke" Parker II, all of Canton, Ohio; father, Thomas Parker Sr. of Malvern, Ohio; brothers, Thomas (Deborah) Parker, Jr., and Dale (Tracy) Parker; in laws, Jolaine Wilcox and Dewayne Wilcox Jr., He leaves behind 17 grandchildren, Amber Yvonne Parker, Demonte Parker, Cordell Parker, LaToya Parker, La Taija Parker, Kayla Parker, Tyra Copeland, Roger Copeland, Rogier Copeland, Kani Parker, Kia parker, Darnez Parker, DeJean Parker, Martin Parker, Romire Copeland and Jaaymeze "Stink" Bell; special aunt, Helen Dotson of Michigan and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Howard was a great, funny and loving man, that always knew how to make you laugh and will be missed by many.