Duane E. Parker, 50, of Waverly, died March 29, 2010, at his home.

He was born May 29, 1959, to Donald and Pasty Campbell Parker. He married Lisa Lykins Parker, who survives.

Also surviving are seven children, Justin Parker, Jason Lykins, and Jonathan Pettit, all of Springfield, Janell (Tim) Mares, of Ocean, Ind., Jessica (Ryan) Weaver of Elkhart, Ind., Julie Pettit, of Waverly, and Josie Pettit of Ocean, Ind.; two brothers, Loren Parker of Arizona, and Charles Parker of Elyria; five sisters, Sharon Atkins and Donna Jenkins of Elyria, Terri Parker of Florida, Debbie Parker of Ashland, and Bev (Jim) Sams of Lorain; three grandsons, and a great-granddaughter.

He worked as a construction carpenter and was a member of the Moose Lodge in Celina. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Burial with military graveside services is 11 a.m. Monday at Dayton National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Botkin Funeral Home in Waverly.