Cecil Gregory Parke Jr

Cecil G. Parke, Jr., age 82, of Sterling, died Monday, June 1, 2015, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. He was born November 28, 1932, in Chicago, the son of Cecil and Viola (Mumford) Parke, Sr. He had worked as a Diesel Mechanic for Wells Diesel in Nachusa for 25 years, then the City of Dixon prior to his retirement. He was a lifetime member of the Tri-County Gun Club, a member of the NRA, Sinnissippi Rod and Gun Club, the Civilian Marksmanship Pistol Team, and competed many years at Camp Perry Pistol Matches. He was an avid golfer and woodworker and had built many pieces of furniture for his family. He was a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Joyce Potter at the First Baptist Church in Dixon on October 11, 1952. She preceded him in death June 30, 2002. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers Wayne and Gene Parke; son-in-law David Boyle. Cecil and Johnnie "Jackie" Standard united their families as one on September 6, 2003. He is survived by Jackie and their children Deborah Boyle of Nachusa, Becky (James) Pepper of Dixon, Niky Druien of Dixon, Cecilia (Tim) Stover of Dixon, Daniel Wayne (Diane) Parke of Bristol, VA, Monica (Michael) Wolfley of Dixon, Larry (Jewel) Standard of Sterling, Judith (Robert) McCloud of Sterling, and Robert (Michelle) Standard of Prophetstown; 25 grandchildren Mark Boyle, Brandy (Matt) Bloemker, Lindsey (Sean) Kerley, Andy Pepper, Holly (Matt) Spencer, Zackary Druien, Ray (Megan) Druien, Kelsey Druien, Kasey Druien, Jennifer Stover, Luke Stover, Gregory Parke, Max Hale, Tori Hale, Terry Tabor, Mackenzie Wolfley, Madalynn Wolfley, Jeremy (Erica) Standard, Justin Standard, Jennifer Standard, Chris Standard, Brandon (Sarah) McCloud, Amber McCloud, Athan McCloud, Jessica Standard, and T.C. Standard; 17 great-grandchildren; Goddaughter Linda (Wagner) Sanders. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at 10:30 AM at the First Baptist Church in Dixon with Rev. Bunyan Cocar, officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery with Military Honors by the Combined Veterans Group. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM in Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. A memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh.com.

Cecil Gregory Parke Jr

November 28, 1932 - June 1, 2015