George Sanford Parker

George Sanford Parker, 82, of Bartlesville, OK, died Wednesday surrounded by family. George was born the son of Henry Key and Mary Christina (Tennent) Parker in Nowata County on February 24, 1935. He attended Witwer School in rural Nowata until the age of eight, then attended Trusket School, SE of Bartlesville, and later Central High in Bartlesville. George entered the construction business and for several years operated Parker Plumbing and Parker Homes Construction. George was introduced to Lois Marie Allen by his sister after he set eyes on Lois at church one day. They quickly fell in love and were united in marriage on February 17, 1956 and enjoyed 61 years of loving marriage. They moved to Illinois for a short while then back to Bartlesville. George received his call to the ministry later in life. He joined the mission field in Mesa, Arizona, and served on the Mesa and Lehi Indian Reservation a total of seven years. George was known for his work ethic - he loved to work and was a faithful provider for his family. He also shared his construction talents with the Ochelata Bible Holiness Church and Youth Camp, as well as the Independence Bible School and other local churches and projects. George loved his family and spending time with them camping and fishing. But most of all George loved the Lord and serving Him every day. George is survived by his loving wife Lois Marie of the home; two children, Allen Parker and Kathleen of Bartlesville, and Janet Jackson and Gary of Drumright; two sisters, Ellen Louise Tate of Oglesby, and LaVelma (“Vel”) Mason and Sonny of Bartlesville; four grandchildren, Alex Parker of Bartlesville, Holly Arender and Timothy of Oklahoma City, Ryan Jackson and Tracie of Noblesville, IN, and Jordan Jackson of Drumright; and six great grandchildren, Hadlee, Tanner, Trace, Harlee, Havynn and Sawyer. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may sign the register on Saturday from 10-5, and Sunday 12-5. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ochelata Youth Camp, 201 S West St., Ochelata, OK 74051. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, March 27, at the Ochelata Cemetery, with Rev. Jerry Schenck officiating. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared with George’s family at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

George Sanford Parker

February 24, 1935 - March 22, 2017