James Donald Parker, age 92, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Monday, August 9, 2021, at his home.  He was born February 9, 1929, in Landers, AR, the son of the late Felix Dempsey and Nora Belle Goodman Parker, Sr.  James was retired from Reynolds Metals Company.  He was a member of the National Rifle Association.  James was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War and the United States Marine Corp.  He enjoyed deer and squirrel hunting in his free time.  James was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Darlene Parker, four brothers, Doyle, Herman, FD and Floyd Parker.

Survivors are his wife of sixty years, Nora Mae Hughes Parker of Arkadelphia, two sons, James D. Parker, Jr. of Midway and Michael Rodney Parker (Missy) of Curtis, two grandchildren, Michael Seth Parker and Alyssa Parker, and two great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, August 16, 2021, at Neighbors Cemetery at Midway with Fred Etheridge and Brad West officiating.

No visitation is planned.

Pallbearers will be Rodney & Seth Parker, Bull Elkins, Darrell Martin, Roger Riley, Fred C. McDaniel and Rick Catlett.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.