Deon Lee Parker
Lansing, Michigan
Born April 5, 1964, in Lansing, Michigan son of the late Donald and Judy (Melius) Parker passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the age of 60.
Deon is survived by his wife of 38 years, Terri Parker; their children, Sam (Eric Poore) Parker, DeDe Parker, Cameron “Boy” (Melissa Hatfield) Parker; grandchildren, Bug, Ana, Abby, Lucy, Logan, Scarlet, Carter, Viley, Cole, and Libby; great grandson, Azul; siblings, Gerry Lynn Puente, Shiree VanBlarcom, Shane Matthew (Cindy) Parker, Tierre Zietz, and Brandon Anderson; many nieces, nephews, and cousins, especially Jess, Gary, and AJ for all their help over the years; father-in-law, Jerald Sumerix, for being his partner in crime; special friend whom got him into racing, King Kramer; his two dogs, Ralph, whom he loved, and Trouble, whom he tolerated and the family believes outlived Deon out of spite!
Deon enjoyed racing at Spartan Speedway in Mason and was known as “Neon Deon Parker 8-Ball”. He drove tow truck for years for American Towing. His “hobby” was helping anyone with anything. He was a jack-of-all-trades and a true handyman for his family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
12 Messages to “Deon Lee Parker”
Print MessagesPlease Sign The Guestbook
Mark Norris
August 12, 2024 at 4:41 pmWas the best mechanic I’ve ever seen he forgot more than most knew when it came to trucks. He was a great family man and and a great friend. We could talk every day or once year and it was like you were with him yesterday. You will be greatly missed. RIP my friend.
Jessica aka Ugly
August 12, 2024 at 4:48 pmMy childhood morning walks to school to get Dede and go on about our day. Every morning “hey ugly” how’s your day ugly” I hear his voice. Man the childhood memories of hearing him throughout the neighborhood and from the upstairs in the house playing. I love you old man. You will be missed
Andrea Paulson
August 12, 2024 at 4:52 pmSkip and I always had so much fun with Deon at the campground. He always made us feel like family. Such shocking news. Condolences to the family.
Shiree Parker
August 12, 2024 at 5:07 pmD e o n you were the best Big brother ever. Even though we didn’t talk much or I didn’t get to see you much but I always thought about you and loved you. Going to miss you dearly Brother R I P
Mckayla Zeitz
August 12, 2024 at 6:48 pmI love and will miss you uncle Deon
Tim Melius
August 12, 2024 at 8:57 pmDeon, I remember how much fun we had riding our bikes down the big hill in the snow every winter, helping you deliver your newspaper route, watching the stock car races at Crystal Lake, all the drinking, and I’ll miss you. So long Deon
Darrell Harmon
August 13, 2024 at 3:52 amAlways had answers to questions or a hand to lend if need all around a friend you could talk to about anythy
Corey Sumerix
August 13, 2024 at 11:10 amI will NEVER forget the first time I met Deon. He had me laughing from the get go. He said exactly what he thought, and I loved it. He was a perfect mix of caring and pure honesty. He will truly be missed.
Ayman Rabee
August 13, 2024 at 6:32 pmI was with him on Friday were talking and lighting his a great guy
Oh Allah have mercy on him and make him dwell in your spacious paradise
Give to his family be strong and always pray for him
Daniel Hamilton
August 13, 2024 at 8:24 pmIn disbelief behind this one, sucks to see this so soon! Just got to know you buddy you helped me through some rough times! Gave some good advice! Lots of good laughs! I appreciate you for everything man!! Now finally get some rest my guy! You never seemed to stop for nothing as far as I knew you! I’m going miss you man, until we meet on the other side livin up the crowd for me, you know how it’ll be when I show my face/ass! Rest easy buddy!
Kimberly Fosterud
August 15, 2024 at 1:00 pmSo sorry to hear this. Deon and I met in 6 th grade we fought all the time lol but he also introduced me to my oldest friend his sister Shiree and I became one of the family growing up. Prayers to him and the family.
Timothy Kester
August 19, 2024 at 5:26 pmI worked at allied disposal with him for 11 years we had a great deal of fun working together a great guy to have known