James William "Jimmy" Parker

James William ""Jimmy"" Parker, USMC, age 69 of Gulfport, passed away on January 1, 2014 in Gulfport.
He was preceded in death by his loving mother-in-law and father-in-law, Estelle and Seabron Wedgeworth, Sr.; his father, Deb Parker; his mother, Dorothy Parker; his brothers, Johnny Parker and Larry Wedgeworth.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Dorothy Elaine Wedgeworth Parker of Gulfport; his children, James Donnie Parker of Saucier, Monica Eileen Breland of Gulfport, and Melissa Sweet; his siblings, Dorothy Bond, Virginia Trice, Patricia Speed, Brenda Parker, Seabron Wedgeworth, Alfred Parker, and Mike Parker; his much loved grandchildren, James Austin Parker, Amber Lee Parker, Laura Estelle Breland, Katie Lynn Breland, William Logan Breland, Seth Sweet, and Gavin Gardner; and his great grandson, James Asher Parker.
Jimmy served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Vietnam War with a 100% combat-related disability. He focused his life around his family and loved to celebrate the customs of his native heritage. He was extremely funny and enjoyed being with his grandchildren, of whom he was extremely proud. He was of the Catholic faith.
""Today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.""
A thousand times we needed you
A thousand times we cried
If love alone could have saved you
You never would have died...
A heart of gold stopped beating
Two twinkling eyes closed to rest
God broke our hearts to prove he only took the best
Never a day goes by that you're not in our hearts....
We love and miss you pawpaw!
A memorial service will be held at a later date. An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com.