James E. ‘J.P.’ Parker

Funeral Services for James E. “J.P.” Parker will be held Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, 1 p.m.

Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel of Ruston on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from noon to 1 p.m.

J.P. was born on December 11, 1940, in Rayville, and passed away on December 8, 2022, in Ruston.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Nathell Parker.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Parker; his son, Duane Parker and wife Sarah; grandchildren, Jack and Sammie Parker; stepchildren, Jimmy Clements and wife Carol, Peggy Choate and husband Gary, Carolyn Clements, Barbara Little and husband John; and 11 step-grandchildren and 18 step-great grandchildren; a brother, Curtis Parker and wife Judy; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.