Frederick E. Parker III

Frederick E. Parker III is a legend.
He believed in and lived the American dream. Being a Leap Year baby, it was obvious from the beginning that he was going to be a unique human being. Fred spent his life making life easier, more fun, and more fulfilling for everyone who was lucky enough to know him. If you've ever watched the Cicero fireworks or gone down the slide at the Forrest Park pool, this is the man that made that happen. Fred took an incalculable number of people to the Indy 500, Colts games, Pacers games, or the Kentucky Derby. Fred's generosity and love for his friends, family, dogs, the Colts, and community were unparalleled. Nothing with Fred was ever good, because he made it great.
Fred could lift you with his humor in good times and in bad. If you were lucky enough to be called his friend, he was on your side forevermore. Fred was also a born salesman and leader, running FEPCO for 39 years, a company he founded in his attic in 1975. He also was involved in sales for Lamb Company, and was a school teacher in Michigan.
Frederick E. Parker III, 66, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014. He was born on February 29, 1948. He is preceded in death by his father Frederick E. Parker Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Jill Parker; mother, Rufina Parker Apple; son, Derick Parker (wife Lisa Parker); daughter, Devon Parker Alsup (husband John Alsup); sister, Pam Uhley (husband Lance Uhley); service dog, Woofer; several granddogs; and countless friends.
An open house celebration of Fred's life will be held at Lutz's Steakhouse on Sunday, October 5, 2014 starting at 2:29 PM.
In honor of Fred Parker and his service dog Woofer, memorial contributions may be made in Fred's name in lieu of flowers to Paws With A Cause (www.pawswithacause.org).