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James E. Parker

1943 - 2012

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1943

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2012

James Parker Obituary

James Parker, age 69 of Holt, Fla., passed away Monday night, Dec. 3, 2012, at Crestview Rehab Center. He was born in Pensacola, Fla., on April 27, 1943, and moved to Holt in 1978. James worked for the Escambia County Road Department as a road operator and a mechanic. He was a member of Blackwater Baptist, loved fishing and loved to mess with his mules and wagons.
James is survived by his children, Robert Parker and wife, Gina, of Holt, Virginia Parker of Alabama, and James Parker of Holt; brothers, Robert A. Parker, Jr. and David Parker. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren.
A funeral service for James will be held on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Whitehurst-Powell Chapel with burial to follow in the New Holt Cemetery. A time of visitation with the family will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are entrusted to Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home in Crestview. Guest book and condolences are available online at www.whitehurstpowellfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Northwest Florida Daily News on Dec. 5, 2012.

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December 5, 2012

We are sorry to hear about JE's passing. Our thoughts and prayers and with you at this time.
Janice, Bill & Steven Lipscomb (McLeod)

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