LAWRENCE RUSSELL PARKER

Lawrence Russell Parker, 83, of Fort Scott, Kan., died Tuesday morning, Nov. 2, 2010 at the Medicalodges, Fort Scott, Kan.

He was born March 20, 1927 in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Raymond Russell and Nellie Jane (Love) Parker.

He is survived by his children, David Parker and wife Judy, of Richards, Mo.; Glenna Wagenhacht and husband Bob of Fort Collins, Colo.; Darrell Parker and wife Jean of Fort Scott; and Garen Parker and wife Stacey of Mulvane, Kan.; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and the extended family of staff and caregivers at Medicalodge.

Randy Handly will conduct graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 at the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Medicalodges Activity Fund and left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701.