William Fred Parkin; March 16, 1928 - September 14, 2021; Beloved husband of Peggy Parkin (nee Kalkbrenner)for 72 years; Dear son of the late Paul & Helen (Woods) Parkin; Loving father of Thomas Fred (Bonnie) Parkin of Lemay Mo, Donald William (Stephanie) Parkin of Arnold Mo, Richard Paul (Cheryl) Parkin of New Baden Il., and Patricia Louise (Brent) Babyak of Hannibal Mo.; Cherished grandfather of Thomas William Parkin, Pamela Boland, Steven Louis Parkin, Cassandra Wasem, Heidi Bouvet, Craig Parkin, Jared Bingaman, Kyle Bingaman, Meagan Babyak, Drew Babyak and the late Nicole Parkin; Dear brother of Betty Breeher; Our dear father-in-law, brother-in-law, great grandfather, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend to many; William was a member of the United States Marines Corp., Lions Club, 1st Marshall of Fenton Mo., and Fenton Volunteer Fire Dept.; Memorials to Alzheimers and American Cancer Society; Visitation Sunday September 19, 2021 4-8pm @ JAY B SMITH FENTON CHAPEL 777 Oakwood Dr. Funeral Monday, September 20, 2021 9:30am @ JAY B SMITH FENTON CHAPEL 777 Oakwood Dr. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.