Paul E Parkison's Obituary
Paul E. Parkison, 62, of Decatur, passed away July 12, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side.
Paul was born May 17, 1955, in Decatur, to Joseph Marion and Mary Elizabeth (Deckard) Parkison. He was a 1973 graduate of MacArthur High School in Decatur. He was a union laborer and worked for Burdick Plumbing and Heating Company, before his retirement. Paul was an avid Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed restoring Ford trucks.
He is survived by his partner, Judy Parkison; two brothers, Glen (Ronda) Parkison and Dale Parkison; one sister, Connie Wicklund; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services to celebrate the life of Paul Parkison will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017, in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to DMH Hospice.
The family of Paul E. Parkison is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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