Age 97, of Farmington.

Died peacefully in God's good grace on Thursday.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years Alice and his first born son Dennis. He is survived by his beloved children Oliver (Lois) of Ypsilanti Township, Paula Johnson of Okemos and Jeffery (Jacquline) of West Bloomfield. He is also survived by grandchildren Ronald (Denise) Parko, Julie (David) Jones, Michelle (Ken) Miller, Laura (Steven) Suchard, Alison (Jason) Wagner, Jason Parko and Jared Parko. He was great-grandfather to Taylor, Benjamin, Aaron Suchard, Rene and Victoria Parko, Julia Jones.

John was born in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania to Michael and Rosie Parko. He was the youngest of seven children; Anna, Julia, Mary, Peter, Betty and Katherine.

John was the oldest auto dealer, journeyman electrician and realtor/broker in the State of Michigan. He was active in St. James Lutheran Church serving as President and Deacon. He was active in his community, Rosedale Park, serving in many capacities and received special recognition and commendation from the Michigan Senate.

Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiating Rev. Robert W. Mack, Pastor of New Life Bible Baptist Church.

Visitation Saturday 1-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m.

Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 14450 Ashton Rd., Detroit, MI 48223.