James Elwood “Jim” Parker - Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home

#1 from:

Rita Lou Rubeck Headington Parker
Richwood, Ohio

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 at 4:53 PM

Ruthie you are in our thoughts and prayers. We all share many fond memories. Fred and Rita Rubeck Parker

#2 from:

Sue Collins
Sebring, fl

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Tom and I are heartbroken to hear of Jim’s passing. Ruth we are praying for you and your family. He will be truly missed with his quick wit and beautiful smile, that twinkle in his eye when he was pulling your leg☺️. Our number is in the directory if you need to talk, hugs.

#3 from:

Tom and Ruby Gwynn

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 at 5:37 PM

Our deepest sympathy to his family. When my brother and I were young we really enjoyed a trip to Ink and Jim’s barbershop.

#4 from:

Janet Blue Dysert
Richwood

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 7:02 AM

Ruthie, Thinking of you at this time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

#5 from:

Valerie and Fred Parker
Cleveland TN

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 7:24 AM

We are so sad losing Uncle Jim. He made us laugh and feel so loved. My heart goes out to Aunt Ruthy. He will always be remembered as well as loved.Hugs being to Aunt Ruthy

#6 from:

Karen Beeney McMahan

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 9:57 AM

Ruthie, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have always had so much respect for you and Jim. Growing up, I always looked up to you both. Family was first in your home, a place I looked forward to visiting. All my love, Karen

#7 from:

Gail Lynn DeGood-Guy and Tom Guy

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 10:31 AM

Dear Ruthie. We are sending you are very deepest sympathies! May God watch over you during this most difficult time.

#8 from:

Johna Nibert

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 10:57 AM

So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Prayers and thoughts are with you. Johna Nibert

#9 from:

Bob & Connie Hill
Nolensville , TN

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 11:35 AM

Many memories of Jim and sports at RHS. Deepest sympathy Ruthie. Bob & Connie Hill

#10 from:

Roger Glassburn
Marysville

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 11:42 AM

Ruthie, So SORRY to hear of Jim's passing! I think about you guys from time to time wondering where you were. I remember the good times we had out at Blues Creek G C on Friday nights in the couple's league. Seems a long time ago but take comfort knowing you and Jim aren't forgotten, Those that are left talk about those good times we had golfing and then going out to eat!! Anyway stay strong and know we're you're in our prayers and thoughts!! Always a friend!! Roger Glassburn

#11 from:

Pat Kyle
Richwood

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 12:10 PM

Ruthless and family, I am saddened to hear of the death of your beloved Jim. I'm sending my sincere condolences to you. Jim's smile and great sence of humor will certainly be missed. 🙏🙏🙏

#12 from:

ROBERT HAUGHN
Richwood, OH

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 1:05 PM

Sad to here that Jim has past.Jim was my mentor and teacher in the sprinkler trade.along with Norm Hall.They were very patient men.Any other person would have let me go the first week. After their training I spent 30 years in the trade.I also learned many life lessons from these men.I will miss Jim Parker a great friend.Sorry for your loss Ruthie.

#13 from:

Ink Monroe
Richwood Ohio

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 1:28 PM

Ruthie Judy and I are so sad we were Buddy’s since high school we had a great time for 10 years in the Barber shop I Loved and respected Jim and you much

#14 from:

Roland Cicanese
Wesley Chapel, Florida

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 2:48 PM

Dear Ruthie and all of Jim's many family members, We are truly saddened by the loss of yet another classmate from Richwood High School class of 1958. I remember Jim at the barber shop and some of the hilarious things he would say. My mother-in-law once said he was "such a pretty boy" when he worked at Cramer and Bugg's service station. He made a good impression wherever he went. Heaven is a better place with Jim there.

#15 from:

larry cornelius
galion,oh

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 3:39 PM

I had the pleasure of golfing and playing cards with Jim. He was always a kind and caring person ,he never knew a stranger. Ruthie my thoughts and prayers are with you.

#16 from:

RICHARD McMAHON

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 5:09 PM

A BEST FRIEND FOREVER. WE SPENT A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER AS YOUNG KIDS GROWING UP TOGETHER IN RICHWOOD. WE ALWAYS HAD A BASKETBALL HANDY AS KIDS GROWING UP. WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS THE LOSS OF SUCH A FRIEND. JIM WAS ONE OF MY GREATEST FRIENDS. HIS ENTIRE FAMILY MEANT A LOT TO ME. I WAS HOPING TO GET BACK TO RICHWOOD AND SEEING JIM. I'M TO LATE. I WILL MISS HIM. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY. DICK McMAHON, richardmcmahonsr@outlook.com, PHOENIX, ARIZONA, 602-405-2840

#17 from:

Eric Warner
Richie's

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 7:43 PM

Ruthie, Susan and I are saddened to hear about Jim's passing, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Eric and Susan Warner

#18 from:

Rona Penix

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 10:42 PM

So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing my prayers and thoughth are with you.God be with you and your family!

#19 from:

Mindy Johns
Upper Sandusky

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 6:45 AM

Ruthie, I am shocked and saddened by the loss of your beloved Jim. I have tried to call you but apparently I don't have the correct phone number. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I loved Jim & you both as and awesome loving couple. We had some wonderful times together. I will always remember the good times together. Love you Mindy

#20 from:

MIKE AND CINDY MILLER
BUCYRUS OHIO

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 10:39 AM

RUTHIE WERE SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS OF JIM WE HAVE LOTS OF GOOD MEMORIES OF YOU BOTH YOU,LL BE IN OUR PRAYERS

#21 from:

Jerry Moore.

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Jim was a great guy. Cut my hair when I was a kid. He and Ink were pretty ornery. Prayers to the family.

#22 from:

Billie Jordan

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 3:32 PM

So sorry Ruthie I remember going to ink and Jim’s with my brothers, sending prayers

#23 from:

Bob & Connie Hill
Nolensville , TN

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Many memories of Jim and sports at RHS. Deepest sympathy Ruthie. Bob & Connie Hill

#24 from:

Dan lepard
Marblehead, ohio

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 6:57 PM

Ruthie, So so sorry to have revived this information I was really looking forward to visiting and play a round of golf we Jim this winter. Really had lost contact with you two until I ran in to Jerry Lucas last February in punta Gordon ,Fl and he had just left your home there.

#25 from:

Pat and Mike Hamilton
Sebring, Florida

Sat, Aug 31, 2024 at 11:46 AM

Ruthie, we are so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. We are thinking of you. Very unexpected. Love and hugs to you.

#26 from:

Don and Vonnie Wasserbeck
Marion, ohio

Sat, Aug 31, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Jim was one fine fella and we were proud to call him friend. RIP dear friend. You will be sorely missed.

#27 from:

Connie Isler (Bumgarner)
Prospect

Sun, Sep 1, 2024 at 3:21 PM

One sure thing about life is you cherish the memories of the good guys from your childhood. Thoughts are with you all.

#28 from:

Jim & Sandra Christy

Mon, Sep 2, 2024 at 10:10 AM

Ruthie-- May God wrap his loving arms around you and bless you with His peace and comfort. Our thoughts, love and prayers.

#29 from:

Tim Livingston
Marysville ohio

Sat, Sep 7, 2024 at 3:43 PM

Ruthie My memories of Jim are long and deep from your wedding carrying your rings, to crying because I couldn't marry you, shagging golf balls and golf ball dimples in my head to Flattop and Crew cut haircuts and the speed bag in the back of the barber shop, to cans of compression for the lather machine and lefthanded Monkey wrenches. The passion he had for everything he did, his sense of humor, his love (ha ha) for the squirrels on Grove Street. Jim Parker was one of the men that help show this little red head how to be a man. I am done crying now it's time to tell the stories and celebrate the Life James Parker.

#30 from:

Brian P. Styer
Georgetown, Texas

Sun, Sep 8, 2024 at 4:30 PM

My condolences to the entire family. My first memory was Jim cutting my hair as a very young lad. That barber shop in Richwood was always a lot of fun on a Saturday morning. Godspeed Jim.

#31 from:

Cathy Styer Kimbleton
Mt Gilead

Sun, Sep 8, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Ruthie, I am so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. Sending you lots of hugs & love durning this difficult time.

#32 from:

Robbie Styer
Carey, Ohio

Sun, Sep 8, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Ruthie, So sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. My deepest sympathy to you.

#33 from:

Marge Retterer
McConnelsville

Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 7:06 PM

Ruthie, you probably don’t remember me; but Dale and I always liked you and Jim! I am so sorry to hear of his passing! Dale passed away in 2007, sincerely

#34 from:

Konni Buskirk
New Carlisle, Ohio

Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 1:35 PM

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing your family has always been a part of my family. I'll always remember his smile, he always looked like he was up to something. Sending hugs love and strength. Family, Neighbor, Friends Konni Buskirk

#35 from:

Harry Laird
Sebring Florida

Fri, Sep 13, 2024 at 11:19 PM

When I moved to Sebring Florida and the very day I arrived, there was a knock at my door and a loud voice calling my name. I opened the door and there stood this guy who started out by saying, I heard that you play golf. My name is Jim Parker. From that moment on Jim and Ruthie became a huge part of my life. Words can't express the love I have for this man. If there's a golf course up there, I know that he's already on the fairway. Love you too Ruthie