James Harvey Parker - 1920-2015
James Harvey Parker, 94, of Houston, Texas (formerly of Baytown) passed away on February 5, 2015. James was born August 6, 1920 in Horatio, Arkansas. For more than 69 years he was a member of the United Methodist Church, and at the time of his death was a member of Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist Church in Baytown, where he had been an active participant of the Homemakers Sunday School Class and United Methodist Men. He had been a worker in the Church Food Pantry for several years until it was closed.
James was employed with Humble Oil (Exxon Mobil) for almost 40 years. He served in the Eighth Army Air Force from September, 1942 until November, 1945. He was stationed in England and Germany for twenty-six months. He spent many years assisting in the caregiving of numerous relatives. James enjoyed gardening, his yard and all kinds of sports; especially the Astros, Rockets and Texans. James was very happy when traveling to property owned in various parts of Texas, especially acreage owned near Kerrville in Kerr County. But James was happiest of all when traveling in the west—Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, where he visited beloved family members.
He was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Jane Ellen Parker; his parents, James Arthur Parker and Maud Gore Parker; six sisters, Rozelle Russell, Annie Mae Bland, Lucy Moseley, Carolee Lovell, Nancy Moseley; infant sister, Kathleen Parker; one brother, Hamp Parker; and son-in-law, Dave Shaver.
James is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 72 years, Rowena Grady Parker; daughter, Judy (Steve) Kaufman of Corbett, Oregon; grandson, Eric Shaver of Boise, Idaho; granddaughter, Savannah (Josh) Hughes of North Bonneville, Washington; great-grandsons, Gannon, Braden, Colton, and Landon Hughes. James is also survived by two step-granddaughters, Tracy (Scott) Gregory of Vancouver, Washington and Stephanie (Brian) Lally of Salem, Oregon; three step-great-grandchildren, Scottie and Nicole Gregory and Ryann Lally; siblings Nona Connolly of Junction City, Kansas; and Wesley Gene Parker (Nell) of Niceville, Florida; brother-in-law, Martin Grady of Houston, Texas; sister-in-law, Erma Grady of Cleburne, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
A Service of Remembrance will be held Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., in the Clarewood House Chapel, 7400 Clarewood Drive, Houston, Texas 77036, with Chaplain Thomas Hill officiating. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice . Condolences may be offered at www.millerfuneral.com
Published in Houston Chronicle on Feb. 10, 2015
James Harvey Parker, 94, of Houston, Texas (formerly of Baytown) passed away on February 5, 2015. James was born August 6, 1920 in Horatio, Arkansas. For more than 69 years he was a member of the United Methodist Church, and at the time of his death was a member of Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist Church in Baytown, where he had been an active participant of the Homemakers Sunday School Class and United Methodist Men. He had been a worker in the Church Food Pantry for several years until it was closed.
James was employed with Humble Oil (Exxon Mobil) for almost 40 years. He served in the Eighth Army Air Force from September, 1942 until November, 1945. He was stationed in England and Germany for twenty-six months. He spent many years assisting in the caregiving of numerous relatives. James enjoyed gardening, his yard and all kinds of sports; especially the Astros, Rockets and Texans. James was very happy when traveling to property owned in various parts of Texas, especially acreage owned near Kerrville in Kerr County. But James was happiest of all when traveling in the west—Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, where he visited beloved family members.
He was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Jane Ellen Parker; his parents, James Arthur Parker and Maud Gore Parker; six sisters, Rozelle Russell, Annie Mae Bland, Lucy Moseley, Carolee Lovell, Nancy Moseley; infant sister, Kathleen Parker; one brother, Hamp Parker; and son-in-law, Dave Shaver.
James is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 72 years, Rowena Grady Parker; daughter, Judy (Steve) Kaufman of Corbett, Oregon; grandson, Eric Shaver of Boise, Idaho; granddaughter, Savannah (Josh) Hughes of North Bonneville, Washington; great-grandsons, Gannon, Braden, Colton, and Landon Hughes. James is also survived by two step-granddaughters, Tracy (Scott) Gregory of Vancouver, Washington and Stephanie (Brian) Lally of Salem, Oregon; three step-great-grandchildren, Scottie and Nicole Gregory and Ryann Lally; siblings Nona Connolly of Junction City, Kansas; and Wesley Gene Parker (Nell) of Niceville, Florida; brother-in-law, Martin Grady of Houston, Texas; sister-in-law, Erma Grady of Cleburne, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
A Service of Remembrance will be held Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., in the Clarewood House Chapel, 7400 Clarewood Drive, Houston, Texas 77036, with Chaplain Thomas Hill officiating. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice . Condolences may be offered at www.millerfuneral.com
Published in Houston Chronicle on Feb. 10, 2015
James Harvey Parker - 1920-2015
James Harvey Parker, 94, of Houston, Texas (formerly of Baytown) passed away on February 5, 2015. James was born August 6, 1920 in Horatio, Arkansas. For more than 69 years he was a member of the United Methodist Church, and at the time of his death was a member of Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist Church in Baytown, where he had been an active participant of the Homemakers Sunday School Class and United Methodist Men. He had been a worker in the Church Food Pantry for several years until it was closed.
James was employed with Humble Oil (Exxon Mobil) for almost 40 years. He served in the Eighth Army Air Force from September, 1942 until November, 1945. He was stationed in England and Germany for twenty-six months. He spent many years assisting in the caregiving of numerous relatives. James enjoyed gardening, his yard and all kinds of sports; especially the Astros, Rockets and Texans. James was very happy when traveling to property owned in various parts of Texas, especially acreage owned near Kerrville in Kerr County. But James was happiest of all when traveling in the west—Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, where he visited beloved family members.
He was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Jane Ellen Parker; his parents, James Arthur Parker and Maud Gore Parker; six sisters, Rozelle Russell, Annie Mae Bland, Lucy Moseley, Carolee Lovell, Nancy Moseley; infant sister, Kathleen Parker; one brother, Hamp Parker; and son-in-law, Dave Shaver.
James is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 72 years, Rowena Grady Parker; daughter, Judy (Steve) Kaufman of Corbett, Oregon; grandson, Eric Shaver of Boise, Idaho; granddaughter, Savannah (Josh) Hughes of North Bonneville, Washington; great-grandsons, Gannon, Braden, Colton, and Landon Hughes. James is also survived by two step-granddaughters, Tracy (Scott) Gregory of Vancouver, Washington and Stephanie (Brian) Lally of Salem, Oregon; three step-great-grandchildren, Scottie and Nicole Gregory and Ryann Lally; siblings Nona Connolly of Junction City, Kansas; and Wesley Gene Parker (Nell) of Niceville, Florida; brother-in-law, Martin Grady of Houston, Texas; sister-in-law, Erma Grady of Cleburne, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
A Service of Remembrance will be held Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., in the Clarewood House Chapel, 7400 Clarewood Drive, Houston, Texas 77036, with Chaplain Thomas Hill officiating. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice . Condolences may be offered at www.millerfuneral.com
Published in Houston Chronicle on Feb. 10, 2015
James Harvey Parker, 94, of Houston, Texas (formerly of Baytown) passed away on February 5, 2015. James was born August 6, 1920 in Horatio, Arkansas. For more than 69 years he was a member of the United Methodist Church, and at the time of his death was a member of Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist Church in Baytown, where he had been an active participant of the Homemakers Sunday School Class and United Methodist Men. He had been a worker in the Church Food Pantry for several years until it was closed.
James was employed with Humble Oil (Exxon Mobil) for almost 40 years. He served in the Eighth Army Air Force from September, 1942 until November, 1945. He was stationed in England and Germany for twenty-six months. He spent many years assisting in the caregiving of numerous relatives. James enjoyed gardening, his yard and all kinds of sports; especially the Astros, Rockets and Texans. James was very happy when traveling to property owned in various parts of Texas, especially acreage owned near Kerrville in Kerr County. But James was happiest of all when traveling in the west—Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, where he visited beloved family members.
He was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Jane Ellen Parker; his parents, James Arthur Parker and Maud Gore Parker; six sisters, Rozelle Russell, Annie Mae Bland, Lucy Moseley, Carolee Lovell, Nancy Moseley; infant sister, Kathleen Parker; one brother, Hamp Parker; and son-in-law, Dave Shaver.
James is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 72 years, Rowena Grady Parker; daughter, Judy (Steve) Kaufman of Corbett, Oregon; grandson, Eric Shaver of Boise, Idaho; granddaughter, Savannah (Josh) Hughes of North Bonneville, Washington; great-grandsons, Gannon, Braden, Colton, and Landon Hughes. James is also survived by two step-granddaughters, Tracy (Scott) Gregory of Vancouver, Washington and Stephanie (Brian) Lally of Salem, Oregon; three step-great-grandchildren, Scottie and Nicole Gregory and Ryann Lally; siblings Nona Connolly of Junction City, Kansas; and Wesley Gene Parker (Nell) of Niceville, Florida; brother-in-law, Martin Grady of Houston, Texas; sister-in-law, Erma Grady of Cleburne, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
A Service of Remembrance will be held Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., in the Clarewood House Chapel, 7400 Clarewood Drive, Houston, Texas 77036, with Chaplain Thomas Hill officiating. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice . Condolences may be offered at www.millerfuneral.com
Published in Houston Chronicle on Feb. 10, 2015
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