Reginald Clarence Parker Jr.

Born in Lewiston on April 18, 1944 to Althea Wing Parker, he grew up in Auburn and graduated from Edward Little High School with the class of 1962. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and proudly served his country for 21 years. He received the purple heart for wounds received in the Vietnam war.

Upon retirement from the Marine Corp he was an Auburn Firefighter for 17 years. He then went to work for Paychex and Payroll Management until retirement.

Reggie is survived by wife Nancy Parker, daughter Tracey Rioux and her husband DJ Rioux and daughter Kacie Parker. Grandchildren Ryan Parker and his wife Emily, Garrett Vachon and Morgan Knowlton. Great Grandchildren Hadley, Gunnar and Olivia Parker. Sister Alice Hall and brothers John Conley and Frank Ramich Jr. as well as his best buddy AL.

He was predeceased by daughter Mindy Parker, mother Althea Ramich and father Frank Ramich.

Other than spending time with family, his favorite thing to do was go to Jackman, ME to fish and hunt. He grew up going there with his father Frank for many years.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 153.

He will be deeply missed by family and many friends he has made in his Life’s journey.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation for Reginald on Thursday, July 16th, from 4PM to 6PM at The Fortin & Pinette Group Funeral Home, 305 Alfred A Plourde Parkway, Lewiston.