Lewis Wallace Parker

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LEWIS WALLACE PARKER, born in Griggsville, Pike County, Illinois the son of Edgar Spears PARKER and Sarah Emily SHINN; husband of Elizabeth LASBURY-

Our citizens were shocked this morning when the word passed around that Louis W. Parker, a life- long resident of Griggsville, had passed away. Mr. Parker has been in very poor health for more than a year, but he kept right on attending to business and getting around as usual, though it was known to many that he was far from a well man.

Walking was difficult for him, owing to its causing him shortness of breath. But was not a man to trouble others with his ill-health, rarely complaining although he was doubtless a great sufferer. Heart trouble was the cause. He was up town yesterday and around his usual stopping places, but we have heard the remark this morning that those who saw him remarked that getting around seemed more of a burden to him than usual. This morning he was not able to get around much and with little warning passed peacefully away at his home.

Mr. Parker has been engaged in the undertaking business a number of years, and few were as well or better fitted to this occupation than he. Kind, sympathetic, genteel, a gentleman in every sense of the word, his assistance in the home in the dark hours of sadness was a comfort and solice to those bereaved.

He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Alice Harshman a Mrs. Lois Dunham, besides other relatives. He was a member of the A. F. & A. M., the I. O. O. F. and several of fraternal organizations.

At the time of our going to press we have not heard of funeral arrangements having been made. More complete mention of this honored citizen will be published in our next edition.

Lewis married Elizabeth Lasbury on Yes, date unknown. Elizabeth (daughter of John Lasbury, Snr. and Sarah Simpkin) was born on 9 Mar 1864 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA; died on 26 Apr 1951 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA; was buried in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Sarah Parker
2. Alice Parker was born on 6 Feb 1895 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA; died on 18 May 1979 in Elmhurst, Dupage, Illinois, USA.
3. Lois Parker

Edgar married Sarah Emily Shinn on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]