James Kenneth Parker, Jr., age 71, of Greenville passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Allegiance Specialty Hospital in Greenville. Graveside services will be held at a later date.
Ken is preceded in death by his father, James Kenneth Parker, Sr., step-mother, Juanita Parker, step-father, Clarence Tripplett, a son, James Kenneth Parker III and a special aunt, Eva Parker.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Sherman Parker of Greenville, MS; son, Stephen Joseph Parker (Megan) of Tupelo, MS; daughter, Margaret Parker of Greenville, MS; mother, Catherine Warrene Tripplett of Vicksburg, MS; sister, Tammy Barnes; brothers, Michael Parker and Matthew Parker; and five grandchildren, Noah Gibson, Madisyn Tharp, Lennon Parker, Reeder Lewis and Harrison Parker.