Locke, Parker Miles age 29 of Vandalia, Ohio left this world too soon on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Parker was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 31, 1993 to Tony Reitz and Lynn Locke of Tipp City, Ohio. He is survived by his parents, step-parents; Marty Falin of Tipp City and Melanie Reitz of Huber Heights, Ohio, grandparents; Robert and Melva Locke and Mary Reitz, siblings; Macy Reitz of Tipp City, Alexandra Waker of Huber Heights, and Tylei Reitz of Sidney, Ohio and beloved nephew Kole Selby.

He was funny, kind, giving, respectful, compassionate and loving. Parker saw the good in everyone. He could take a negative and make it into something positive. Parker enjoyed being in nature and hiking. He was artistic, liked music and creating poetry. Parker was very good with his words and was easily loved. His dog, Wally, meant the world to him. Parker will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 PM with Memorial Service directly following at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Parker's memory to The Compassionate Friends, Miami County Chapter, who specialize in family grief support, Attn: Cindy Glaser, 5255 Rudy Rd., Tipp City, Ohio 45371 www.compassionatefriends.org or to Grief Recovery After Substance Passing (GRASP) online at grasphelp.org.

The Compassionate Friends ATTN: Cindy Glaser
5255 Rudy Rd., Tipp City OH 45371
Web: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/donation-page/

GRASP
Web: http://www.grasphelp.org