Raymond E. Parker

September 30, 1930 - February 23, 2019

CLAYTON – Raymond E. Parker, age 88 of Clayton, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the Hospice of Lenawee Home. He was born September 30, 1930, in Manitou Beach, to Victor and Ruby (Denniston) Parker, and served in the National Guard. On December 31, 1954, he married Maxine Pearson and they have celebrated over 64 years together. Ray retired from Stubnitz Greene with 33 ½ years of service. He and his wife also had a lawn care service for 27 years. In his retirement Ray worked for Key Bank and also bagged groceries for Food Town and Country Market where he loved to make the customers smile. He was a charter member of both the Irish Hills Region of Antique Automobiles and the Farmers Antique Tractor and Engine Association. His free time was spent collecting and restoring tractors and cars. In addition to his wife, Maxine, he is survived by their children, Debra Rathbun (fiancé, Eric Butzky) of Adrian, Denise (Mackie) Fleenor of Clayton, and Douglas (Melissa) Parker of Dunnellon, FL; six grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Jared, Alissa, Brady and Connor; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Richard Parker and a sister, Neva Jean Clement. Funeral services will take place at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Ron Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Shade Cemetery in Onsted. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Contributions in memory of Ray are suggested to the Farmers Antique Tractor and Engine Association. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.