Andrew Parker Obituary

Andrew Scott Parker

Mar 24, 1975 - Apr 20, 2023

Columbus

Andrew Scott Parker, 48, of Columbus and formerly of Castalia, passed away Thursday April 20, 2023, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus.

He was born March 24, 1975, at Circleville's Berger Hospital to Cecil and Charlotte (Lutz) Parker. He attended Margaretta Schools and graduated from Lancaster High School, before earning a BS degree in Logistics from Ohio University, leading to his primary employment as a systems analyst/designer. Andrew was a passionate fan of all Cleveland and Ohio State sports. His life-long love for Cleveland Indians included his first frozen/snowy opening day at age 4 and a spring training opener at Winter Haven 20 years later (washed out by a tropical storm), but also celebrated their appearances in three World Series. Through the years, no matter what his physical address, Andrew always considered Castalia/Margaretta as "home." He has come home again to rest with his family on that bright hilltop at Castalia Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents; treasured son, Jacob Scott Parker; Jacobs's mother, Tricia Heisler Parker; sister, Gretchen (James) Roberts; nephew, Dominic Roberts; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many devoted friends across the country.

Andrew was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents; local aunts, Valarie Markley, Brenda Sosa, and Arlene Sue Herholz; and special uncle, Larry E. Lutz, who died serving our country with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam and who Andrew spent many internet hours researching.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2023, until the time of Andrew's services at 12 p.m. at Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia. Burial will be at Castalia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to one's favorite charity.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com.