James Dean Parker Jr.

February 12, 1979 - December 29, 2020

James Dean Parker Jr., 41, of Caldwell, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2020. He was at home with his family. Visitation will be Friday January 1, 2021 at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home from 5 to 8 pm. Please wear masks and use social distancing protocols. Funeral services will be held at the Burleson County Cowboy Church on Saturday, January 2, at 10 am. Pastor Rick Mitchell will officiate over services. Burial will follow in the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery. James Dean “Jimmy” Parker Jr. was born in Caldwell, TX on February 12, 1979. Jimmy was a Caldwell High School graduate class of 1997 and a proud Hornet Supporter. He met the love of his life Jennifer Marie Lopez and married her on August 11, 2001. To this union they added Carson and Jaycee. Jimmy loved being a father and husband and devoted his life to his family. He attended all his children’s activities, sporting events and went hunting with his son Carson. Jimmy enjoyed watching football, grilling on the back deck, being outside, cleaning up around the yard and garage, and just spending time with his kids. He was the best kind of momma’s boy who loved his mother Karen Taylor and he would do anything for her. Jimmy was the best big brother and was always protective of his siblings Stacy, Harlan and Josephine. He was an incredibly hard worker and dedicated 20 years of service to Halliburton, during that time he made many friendships. Jimmy was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his step-father, David Taylor; and his grandparents, Lester & Doris Wadlington, and Hubert and Patsy Parker. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer Parker; two children, Carson and Jaycee Parker; his mother, Karen Taylor; his father, James Dean Parker, Sr.; one brother, Harlan Parker and wife Jessica; and two sisters, Stacy McDonald and husband Kelly, and Josephine Parker. His father and mother-in-law, Lucio & Cynthia Lopez Jr, sisters-in-law Rebecca Lopez, Lori Calhoun and husband Donnie. Brothers-in law Jonathan Lopez, Jeffery Lopez and wife Kimberly all of Caldwell. Numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. And his very best friend Paul ‘Pablo’ Gibson.