Ronald C. Parker

Ronald C. Parker age 80 of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Corewell Health Rehab and Nursing Home in Greenville. He was born on August 30, 1945, in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ora and Pauline (Flintoff) Parker. Ron was a devoted husband to Sharon K. (Miller) for 54 years and beloved Dad to Shannon and Shawn. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War on a supply ship in the Mediterranean and as a Naval photographer.

Ron had many hobbies, but photography was a true passion. He enjoyed volunteering his time taking photos at church or at the Rockford Sportsman’s Club for their cowboy action shoots and especially enjoyed nature photography.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon; children, Shannon (Benjamin) VanDonkelaar, Shawn Parker; grandchildren, Cody Reed and Zachary Butler (Jordan Ivey); brother, Tom (Linda) Parker; special bonus granddaughter Emily Reed; nieces and nephews. He is rejoicing in Heaven with his parents; granddaughter, Cassidy Reed; sister and brother-in-law, Diana & Arthur “Butch” Schultz; nephew, Brian Schultz.

A Celebration of Life will be announced soon for spring. Arrangements by K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.

A very special thank you to everyone at Corewell Health Rehab and Nursing for the wonderful care they provided.