Thomas Edward Parker

Three years ago Tom was diagnosed with renal cell cancer. The tumor and one kidney was removed at that time. Unfortunately it continued to move throughout his body over the last three years. Several treatments, hospital stays and days of pain didn't stop Tom from fighting the cancer and continuing to live his life to the fullest. He never slowed down. His joy through it all was his love for bowling. He continued to bowl and coach the youth league at pinheads bowling alley. He could be in pain all week every day but as soon as he stepped foot in the bowling alley on Saturday mornings he lite up and came back alive out of pain while coaching all the kids. Tom was born in Sycracuse NY and lived in Watertown, NY until his high school years when his family moved to Nashville, TN. He graduated from Overton High School in Nashville, TN and then went to ITT Technical Institute. While in college Tom worked at Sprint Long Distance where he met Renee'. They began dating even though she moved up to Fishers, IN to continue her job at Sprint. Once Tom graduated from ITT he moved to Fishers with Renee' and continued on for a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering. Tom started working at CompUSA in their computer support department and then moved on to RAL Inspection Services. About 10 years ago Tom got a job with Aprimo Automation Marketing Services where he was one of the Supervisor of the customer care support team. Tom and Renee' got married in 1992 and had their son Justin in 1997. Tom's hobbies were bowling, golfing, and nascar. Our family motto has become LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE. Live your life to the fullest as you never know when it might end, Laugh everyday to make each day better and Love those around to make the world a better place. The family wishes to thank everyone that has shown support, love, thoughts and prayers over the last three years! It has meant a lot!