James J. Parker, 55 years, of Hicksville, died Monday, May 25, 2009 in the emergency room of Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville.Jim was born on March 20, 1954 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Sophia (Rosebrock) Parker.He was a 1972 graduate of Paulding High School.Jim was a machine operator and mig welder for the Epic Dana Corporation in Archbold for 20 years.He was a member of the Hicksville Assembly of God church, GWTA (Gold Wings Travelers Association) ABATE, Ohio and Michigan Chapters (American Bikers Aimed Towards Education) and the Defiance Moose Lodge.He was involved and an avid supporter of Christ Cupboard Ministries in Hicksville. Surviving are his three brothers, Bill Parker of Defiance, Julius Parker of Sherwood and Ronald Parker of Paulding; one sister, Susie (Steven) Klein of Auburn, Indiana; his foster father, Alvin Manz; four foster brothers, Bob Manz of Cecil, Ohio, Alvin "bud" Manz, Jr., of Arthur, Ohio, John and Joe Rose, both of Oakwood, Ohio.Also surviving are three nieces and two nephews.His parents, foster mother, Betty Manz and two brothers, Perry and Charles Parker preceded him in death. Funeral services for James J. Parker will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009 in the Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home & Crematory, 230 East Elm Street, Sherwood, Ohio with Pastors Vincent Kroterfield, David Long and Rick Scheer, officiating.Interment will follow in Sherwood Cemetery. Visitation for James J. Parker will be held on Friday, May 29, 2009 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorials in the name of James J. Parker may be given to the Hicksville Assembly of God Church or to Christ Cupboard Ministries in Hicksville.