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James Joseph “Jimmy Joe” Parker, age 46 of Oak Ridge passed away Friday September 21, 2007 at his residence after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Mr. Parker was born July 12.1961 in Vineland, New Jersey. He was a construction worker and enjoyed fishing, welding, and gardening. His greatest love was for his family and his grandchildren. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his father George Parker Sr. He is survived by his mother Louise “Fasrside” Parker Jakl and husband Vincent of Davie, FL. He is also survived by his wife Frances R. Elkins Parker of Oak Ridge, four daughters Stephine Harrison and husband Ernie of Geneva, AL, Tasha Lively and friend Steve Rose, of Clinton, Dana Russell and husband Adam of Clinton, and Lori Turner and husband Calvin of Knoxville. Also a brother George Parker Jr. of AL, and three sisters Betty Baker and husband Richard, Patti Caywood and husband Curtis, and Cathi Shims and husband Bobby all of Florida and seven grandchildren, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in the Vineland Millville area. The funeral will be Tuesday September 25, 2007 at 8 PM in the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with Rev. Steve McDonald officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Tuesday at the funeral home.