John 'J.L.' Parker Obituary (2001

John 'J. L.' Parker, age 86, a resident of Russellville, AR , formerly of Salinas, California, died Sunday, September 30, 2001 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home in Russellville, AR. He was born on April 15, 1915 in Center Valley Community, AR, to John and Lillie Humphrey Parker. He married Yvonne Myers on December 4, 1939 in Tempe, Arizona. He was an Auomotive Mechanic with various Chrysler dealerships in California for 37 years . He was preceded in death by a son Michael D. Parker, granddaughter Michelle Parker, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a Lifetime member of the Salinas Bowman's Club in Salinas, California and a member of the Boulder Avenue Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Betty Parker of Russellville; a daughter in law, Roberta Parker-Rose of Salinas; granddaughters, Andrea Parker-Nunez of Ithaca, Shawna Parker of Salinas; a grandson, Michael parker of Salinas; two brothers and a sister in law, Woodrow Parker of Russellville, W.D. 'Bill' and Louise Parker of Russellville. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Friday, October 5, 2001 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Dr. Don Ott. Burial will be at the Rest Haven Memorial Park at Russellville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. There will be an Open Visitaion Thursday evening. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Western Arkansas Chapter, 320 North Greenwood Avenue, Ft. Smith, Arkansas 72091. PDF Printable Version