Background
Parker, Thomas Lee was born on August 23, 1921 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of J.T. Parker and Frances Gertrude (Rogers) Heer.
Parker, Thomas Lee was born on August 23, 1921 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of J.T. Parker and Frances Gertrude (Rogers) Heer.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Ohio State University, 1943.
Sales representative, Frozen Drumstick Sales Company, Columbus, Ohio., 1946-1947; secretary-treasurer, general manager, Cream Cone Machine Company, Columbus, 1948-1957; president, Drumstick Inc., Columbus, 1958-1962; president, Big Drum, Inc., Columbus, 1962-1983; Chairman of the Board, Big Drum, Inc., Columbus, 1983-1986. Board directors Ohio Semitronics, Delta Tau Delta Ednl. Foundation.
Member national advisory council Boy Scouts American, Dallas. Major United States Army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member Scioto Country Club (president 1977), Athletic Club (president 1971), Masons, Delta Tau Delta.
Married Frances N. Newlon, December 14, 1943 (deceased 1981). Children: Richard T. (deceased), Pamela Parker Gartin.