Born in Wapanucka, Oklahoma on October 10, 1937. He passed away on December 9, 2012 at home in Elk Grove, California. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Bonnie; children, Karen Darcel Trapani and husband Sal, Teresa, Jeff and Wade Parker; grandchildren, Traci and Kelli Trapani, Jeffery, Jeremy, Alyssa, Justine, Tyler and Dylan Parker; sister, Neita Smith; and numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Edith Parker, brothers, Jimmy, Donald and Stephen Parker. Ken was a resident of the Elk Grove area for most of his life where he enjoyed raising cattle and was the owner and operator of Parker's Automotive in Elk Grove for 30 years. He also enjoyed Nascar Racing, trips to Jackson Rancheria, watching westerns as well as fishing and hunting. He loved spending time with family and helping others in any way that he could. Funeral will be Friday, December 14th at 10am at Herberger's Elk Grove Funeral Chapel, 9101 Elk Grove Blvd.