Gary Parker

Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

He was predeceased by Lorraine, his beloved wife of 39 years, as well as his parents Thomas and

Lola Parker.

Gary is survived by his loving daughters, Lindsay Parker and her fiancée David Little and

Hayley Parker and her fiancée David Porsch. He is also survived by his cousin, Kevin Lanahan

and his sisters-in law Lynne Hagan (John) and Gayle Miller and his brother-in-law Gene Bickner

(Nancy) as well as several nieces and nephews.

Gary was a clammer his entire life and was very proud of his ability as a baymen. He enjoyed

deer hunting as well as duck hunting. From the age of 17, he was a duck guide, showing hunters

where and how to find ducks. Gary also had pride in the fact that by the age of 22 he owned his

own piece of property in Warren Grove where he built the log cabin that he and Lorraine still

lived in.

He was an avid collector of decoys, and from time to time, would carve his own. He also enjoyed

going out on his ATV.

Above all else, his family and friends will always remember his great sense of humor. No matter

how he was feeling, he was always happy, always had a smile on his face, always joking. He was

a dedicated husband, as well as a loving father.

He, along with Lorraine will be greatly missed by all.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 1:00-4:00 with a prayer service at 3:00pm at the Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, NJ

To leave online condolences and fond memories of Gary for his family, please visit

www.shinnfuneralhome.com

The Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin was entrusted with the funeral

arrangements