Harold E. Parks Jr.

Parks, Harold E. Jr., “Hip”, 83, of Wesley Chapel, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 4, 2013 at Golden Living Center. Born on December 22, 1929 in East Conemaugh Borough, son of Harold E. Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth (Ochenrider) Parks. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, JoAnne (Cislo) Parks; and sister, Roberta Wilson. He is survived by his loving children, Bernice, wife of Jeffrey Varner, Portage, Robert, married to the former Christine Layton, Wesley Chapel, Margaret “Peggy” Parks, Wesley Chapel, James and his special friend, Michael Manning, Titusville, FL and Barry (Cindy), Woodvale; grandchildren, Dr. Jeffrey Varner, married to the former Brandy Price, Denver, CO, Nicholas Varner, Portage, Robert Parks Jr. and special friend, Krista, Pittsburgh, Jesse Parks and special friend, Ashley, East Conemaugh, Garrett Parks, Johnstown, and Toby Parks, Woodvale; great grandchildren, Mikayla, Issac, Olivia, Noah, and Meadow; brother, William “Bill” Parks, Leheighton, PA; ex-daughter-in-law, Christine (Horner) Bailey, Johnstown; several nephews and many friends. Hip was a graduate of Conemaugh Valley High School. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War. Hip retired from Bethlehem Steel, Wheel Plant. He was an active member of the Locust Grove Church of the Brethren. Past member of the Vinco Brethren Church, where he served many years as a Deacon. Hip was also a member of the Jackson Township Senior Center. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, JoAnne out west. Hip was well known for his “gift of gab and storytelling”. Friends will be received from 3-8 P.M. on Sunday and from 10 A.M. until time of service at 11 A.M. at Monday at the Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh, with the Rev. Michael Christine officiating. Private interment will be at Headricks Union Cemetery. On line condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.