Jimmie Lee Parker Sr

May 10, 1941 - October 14, 2015

Jimmie Lee Parker Sr., 74, of Fort Gibson, OK was born May 10, 1941 in Cookson, OK to Ralph Parker and Nola (Trammel) Parker and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at his home in Fort Gibson surrounded by his family and friends. Jim worked for the City of Tulsa Parks and Recreation for twenty years, and then for the City of Muskogee Parks and Recreation until his retirement in 2001. He enjoyed camping, fishing and family get togethers. He also enjoyed playing his guitar and singing, but most of all he loved his Heavenly Father. He was a faithful member of Old Mission Church of Fort Gibson for 41 years. Jimmie is survived by his wife of 43 years; Joy Ann (Harris) Parker of the home, son; Jimmy and wife Crystal of Wakeeney, KS and their children; Chelsey, Colton, Dustin, Cole, Zoey and Lily. Son; Jeremy and wife Stacy of Fort Gibson, OK, and their children; Aaron, Libby and Cody. Son; Terry and wife Shannon of Tulsa, OK and their children; Brittany and Natiffany, four great grandchildren; Cayden, Autumn Rose, Addie and Emberlyn, brothers; JB (Bill) and wife Lois of Woodall, OK, Tommy of Inola, OK, bro-in-law Skeet Torix of Fort Gibson, OK, and numerous other family members and many friends. A visitation will be held Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson with the family receiving friends 5PM-7PM. A celebration of Jimmie’s life will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, October 16, 2015, in the Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Rick Harris officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow in the Hendricks Cemetery in Tahlequah, OK with sons Jeremy, Jimmy, and Terry and grandsons; Aaron, Colton, and Dustin serving as pallbearers. The family of Jimmie Lee Parker Sr. has entrusted his services and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home 1224 E Poplar/PO Box 1973 Fort Gibson, OK 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com