Gary Wayne Parkinson

Gary Wayne Parkinson, 57, of South Franklin Township, died Friday, November 3, 2017, in his home. He was born August 19, 1960, in Washington, a son of the late David Parkinson and LaVera Woods Parkinson. A 1979 graduate of McGuffey High School, Mr. Parkinson worked as a carpenter for Forest Homes for many years. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Parkinson attended Mt. Hermon Church. Surviving are his fiancée, Brenda L. Bardella; a sister, Debra (Bill) Lindley; a brother, David “Porky” Parkinson; sister-in-law, Judi Parkinson; nieces, Kelli (Daniel) Mahan and Billi Jo (Liberty) Huffman; nephews, Chad (Brandi) Lindley, Mark “Peekers” (Amber) Parkinson and Erik Parkinson; great-nieces and great-nephews, Gabriel and Joslynn Huffman, Dani and Jade Mahan, Lily-Ann and Ray-Lyn Parkinson, Damian, Kollin and Jace Lindley, and Hunter Malli. He will be greatly missed by his loving dog, Wiggles. There will be no public visitation.  Arrangements have been entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. To assist the family with expenses, memorial donations may be made to the family in care of the funeral home or at www.FuneralBill.com. Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.