Harold Parry

Frog was born in Browning, IL on April 12, 1938, the son of Floyd Oliver Parry and Florence Eldora Parry- Brannan

On December 4, 1966 he married Sharon Kay Bulman in Peoria, IL.

Surviving is his wife of 46 years Sharon Parry, Son- Stephen (Jennifer) Parry Bloomington, IL, Daughters- Lori Burton Pekin, IL, and Stacey (Sean) Belk Pekin, IL. Grandchildren- Steven Burton Pekin, IL, Brittany Burton Pekin, Il, LCpl Christopher (Sarah)Belk (USMC) currently serving in Afghanistan, stationed in Jacksonville, NC, Samantha Belk Pekin, Il, Joshua Parry Bloomington, IL, Katey Parry Bloomington, Il. Great-Grandchildren- Shyann Burton Pekin, Il, and soon to be Claire Belk Jacksonville, NC. Brother- Ralph (Carol) Parry Washington, IL, and Sisters- Rosalie (Barney) Grisham East Peoria, IL and Bonnie (Dean) Cunningham Albuquerque, New Mexico. His favorite Mother in Law Edna Bulman. Also several Nieces, Nephews and cousins, and of course his best friend “Dusty”.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Frog attended Limestone Community High School, Class of 1956. Right after high school he joined the Army, 101st Airborne and served over 6 years. Serving in Korean War.

He was a mechanic by trade and last worked at the City of Peoria for over 20 years, retiring in 2000.

In early 1990 he joined the Peoria Motorcycle Club, and was a member until he was unable to ride his motorcycle anymore in 2010. He was an avid motorcyclist traveling all over the United States, making friends everywhere he went. Just this past week he was looking at motorcycles and trikes once again, trying to convince us all he was going to ride off to somewhere. Little did we know that he would soon ride off to the pearly gates of Heaven.

Frog was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Big Brother who enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a huge Cardinals fan and would often tell many jokes about the Cubs. His favorite saying was, “finer than a frog hair”, when you asked him how he was doing.

For the past 8 & 1/2 years, his best friend and 4 legged companion, "Dusty" has been by his side. Dusty is truly going to miss him.

Frog was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Pekin.

Services will be held at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory at 500 North Fourth Street Pekin, IL 61554. Phone: (309) 346-2176. His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Rev. Daniel Bishop will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens inPeoria, IL

Memorial funds may be made to the family c/o CEFCU