Leonard "Billy" W. Parker Jr.

March 30, 1952 - December 4, 2015

COLEBROOK — Billy Parker, (Leonard W. Parker, Jr.), 63, of Colebrook, passed away unexpectedly at his home early on Friday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2015. He was born in West Stewartstown on March 30, 1952, a son to the late Leonard and Arlene (Parrish) Parker. He was raised and educated in Colebrook and was a 1970 graduate of Colebrook Academy. He married the love of his life, France Rouleau, in 1971. For most of his working life, Billy was a logger and woodsman. He worked for many years for different logging operations, and could do every job in the woods. He was also a truck driver, and he worked for Nash Equipment for the past ten years. He was a private man who enjoyed being at home, and spending time socializing with his friends. He enjoyed family gatherings, and he loved his children and grandchildren dearly. Billy was also a horse lover, and in his younger days, he helped his father raise champion Morgan horses. He enjoyed going to horse shows and being a part of the equestrian culture. With his father, he raised a purebred,. Award-winning Morgan named Karrie. Billy was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, France (Rouleau) Parker of Colebrook; two daughters, Corina Parker of Penacook, NH, and Lisa Godzyk and husband Michael of Columbia; a brother, Ronald Parker and wife Marie of Columbia; two sisters, Linda MacKinnon and husband Ron of Littleton, NH, and Cheryl Lentz and husband Jerry of Virginia; three grandchildren, Haley Gadwah, Keirsten Gadwah, and Maddox Godzyk; three great-grandchildren, Jaydalyn DiGiovanni, Nevaeh Anderson, and Madilynn Caldwell; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Billy is predeceased by a sister, Cynthia Chase. There will be no public calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook, with The Rev. Paula Fletcher officiating. An interment service will occur at a later date in the Colebrook Village Cemetery, of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Parker may be made to Helping Hands North, Inc., 96 Main St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.