Roger Dale Parkhurst, age 65, of Arcadia, IN passed away Tuesday at his home with his family at his side.
He was born December 26, 1954 at Tacoma, Washington to Robert Leon and Marinell (Ouzts) Parkhurst. His father preceded him in death.
He was a graduate of Sheridan High School with the Class of 1973. He sought employment at Biddle Precision Components, Inc., at Sheridan, Indiana and worked as a machinist there for several years.
He was known as the Piano Man, playing with friends in a combo in various venues. In addition to his love of music he enjoyed reading and living in the country where he watched and fed the birds, and gardened, growing native wild flowers.
Surviving him is his mother: Marinell Parkhurst of Arcadia, IN, daughter: Rachel Elizabeth (Elijah) Parkhurst of Hawaii, and a grandchild: Mason Wyatt Cole of Hawaii.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant Street, Noblesville, IN, 46060. Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel is entrusted with Mr. Parkhurst's arrangements and where you may send condolences at http://www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com.
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