Francis A. Parker, 75, Brookston, died Monday, Feb. 17, at 3:25 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, Lafayette.

He was born Feb. 24, 1921, to Alfred and Laura May Dilts Parker, in Lafayette. He was married June 27, 1948, to Eunice Rayburn and she survives.

He was in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942-45, serving in the Pacific.

He retired in 1987, from Ross Gear/TRW.

Survivors include two daughters, Diane Bee and Tina Parker, both of Lafayette; and two grandchildren. Four brothers are deceased.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Hartzler Funeral Home, Brookston, with Ron Guzman officiating.

Burial will be at the Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimers Association.