Ken was not "just" a haircutter. He was a genuine, licensed barber--a professional who could give his customers a shave //and// a haircut. He and his customers talked about rock & roll, sports, beer, cars, and life in general. His original barbershop was attached to Roberts Bookstore on 10th Street in San Jose, across from the San Jose State dorms. Up and down the street were, and still are, numerous fraternities, so many of the boys of Sigma Chi and other fraternities went to Ken for their haircuts, and one, Lane Wallace, went to Ken for haircuts for the rest of Ken's life, even after Lane moved to the Santa Cruz area, and even after Ken moved his shop to Milpitas and later to the Berryessa area of San Jose. That's about 50 years of haircuts, and about 45 years of going over the hill to see Ken every few weeks for a haircut. Ken's favorite topics were rock & roll and sports, a conversational skill that surely boosted his popularity. In later years, Ken would arrive at the barbershop without his teeth, yet his friendly, welcoming smile was still charming and he was always eager to chat with his customers. He knew many of the movers and shakers of Silicon Valley, and he will be sorely missed by many people, including his hundreds of faithful customers. Rest in peace, Ken.


Kenneth A. Parker

Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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Kenneth A Parker

22 March, 1940 – 28 September, 2018

Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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