Mr. James Dwight Parker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Funeral service for James Dwight Parker, 63, of Piedmont will be Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Brother David Weaver and Derek Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Piedmont Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 1 - 3 p.m. Mr. Parker passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Parker of Piedmont; daughter, Danielle McIntyre (Daniel) of Jacksonville; son, Derek Parker (Candi) of Piedmont; three grandchildren, Chevy McIntyre, Carlee McIntyre and Landyn Parker; chosen grandchildren, Ethan and Talon Whaley, Bryce Owens and Skylar Junior; two brothers, Carl Parker and Ricky Parker both of Piedmont; one sister, Violet Hairrell (Danny) of Piedmont; his mother-in-law, Betty Kelley of Ellisville; and several nieces, nephews and other family members. Pallbearers will be David Studdard, Steve Roland, Nicholas Hairrell, Carl Hairrell, David Smith and Daniel McIntyre. Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Lawler and all employees of Garcy Corporation. Mr. Parker was a native and lifelong resident of Piedmont. He was employed at Garcy Corporation for 30+ years, was a member of Real Truth Ministry and loved antique cars and car shows. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Ruth Parker and his father-in-law, Herman Kelley. The family will be at the home of Mr. Parker's sister, Violet Hairrell, 1370 Porter Johnson Road, Piedmont, AL,

Mr. James Dwight Parker

July 30, 1953 - June 29, 2017