William J. Parker

William J. Parker, age 85 of Millington, entered Heaven's gate on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. A Christian service will be held at 1PM on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Mumford-Hudson Funeral Home in Otisville with pastor John Contreraz officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Hill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 5-8PM and on Monday, September 15, 2025 from Noon until the time of his service at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 6497 11th St., Otter Lake, MI 48464.

Bill was born on December 7, 1939 to George and Clarice Parker in Millington at the farmhouse he lived in all of his life. After graduating high school, Bill worked for General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1990. He had a special love for farming, caring for the farm animals, and cutting wood.  He was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Otter Lake and was always ready to help.

Bill is survived by his sister, Charlotte Zudel; nephews: Chad (Deb) Zudel, who was like a son to Bill, Darrin (Michelle) Zudel, and Bryan (Dawn) Zudel, who also took care of and prayed for Uncle Bill; many other nieces and nephews; and special friends: Fred and Jackie Acre, and George Myers. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: George R. Parker, Eldon Parker, and Wayne Kizer; and sister, Rhoda Lutze.

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