James Allen Parkinson
December 8, 1929 - July 14, 2018
James Allen Parkinson, 88, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on July 14, 2018. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him throughout his life.
James was born December 8, 1929 in Houston, Texas to Frank an Elsie Parkinson. He graduated from TCHS in 1948 where he met and married the love of his life Adell Anderson. July 30th they would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. James proudly served in the United State Marines. He worked in the chemical industry as an Instrument/Electrician most of his career where he was known as "Parky." He served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years at First Baptist Church in Texas City.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Frank & Elsie Parkinson and his brother, Walter (Bub) Parkinson.
He is survived by his wife Adell, his 4 daughters Cheryl & Bill Clifford, Deborah Langford, Diane & Stan Young & Lynn & James Romine, 37 Grand Children, 51 Great-Grand Children and 6 Great-Great Grand Children, brother and sister-in-law Edward & Sue Anderson & numerous nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 18th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F, Lowery Expwy in Texas City. Services will be held at 11:Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, TX. His grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.
December 8, 1929 - July 14, 2018
James Allen Parkinson, 88, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on July 14, 2018. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him throughout his life.
James was born December 8, 1929 in Houston, Texas to Frank an Elsie Parkinson. He graduated from TCHS in 1948 where he met and married the love of his life Adell Anderson. July 30th they would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. James proudly served in the United State Marines. He worked in the chemical industry as an Instrument/Electrician most of his career where he was known as "Parky." He served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years at First Baptist Church in Texas City.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Frank & Elsie Parkinson and his brother, Walter (Bub) Parkinson.
He is survived by his wife Adell, his 4 daughters Cheryl & Bill Clifford, Deborah Langford, Diane & Stan Young & Lynn & James Romine, 37 Grand Children, 51 Great-Grand Children and 6 Great-Great Grand Children, brother and sister-in-law Edward & Sue Anderson & numerous nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 18th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F, Lowery Expwy in Texas City. Services will be held at 11:Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, TX. His grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.
James Allen Parkinson
December 8, 1929 - July 14, 2018
James Allen Parkinson, 88, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on July 14, 2018. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him throughout his life.
James was born December 8, 1929 in Houston, Texas to Frank an Elsie Parkinson. He graduated from TCHS in 1948 where he met and married the love of his life Adell Anderson. July 30th they would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. James proudly served in the United State Marines. He worked in the chemical industry as an Instrument/Electrician most of his career where he was known as "Parky." He served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years at First Baptist Church in Texas City.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Frank & Elsie Parkinson and his brother, Walter (Bub) Parkinson.
He is survived by his wife Adell, his 4 daughters Cheryl & Bill Clifford, Deborah Langford, Diane & Stan Young & Lynn & James Romine, 37 Grand Children, 51 Great-Grand Children and 6 Great-Great Grand Children, brother and sister-in-law Edward & Sue Anderson & numerous nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 18th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F, Lowery Expwy in Texas City. Services will be held at 11:Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, TX. His grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.
December 8, 1929 - July 14, 2018
James Allen Parkinson, 88, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on July 14, 2018. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him throughout his life.
James was born December 8, 1929 in Houston, Texas to Frank an Elsie Parkinson. He graduated from TCHS in 1948 where he met and married the love of his life Adell Anderson. July 30th they would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. James proudly served in the United State Marines. He worked in the chemical industry as an Instrument/Electrician most of his career where he was known as "Parky." He served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years at First Baptist Church in Texas City.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Frank & Elsie Parkinson and his brother, Walter (Bub) Parkinson.
He is survived by his wife Adell, his 4 daughters Cheryl & Bill Clifford, Deborah Langford, Diane & Stan Young & Lynn & James Romine, 37 Grand Children, 51 Great-Grand Children and 6 Great-Great Grand Children, brother and sister-in-law Edward & Sue Anderson & numerous nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 18th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, 5100 Emmett F, Lowery Expwy in Texas City. Services will be held at 11:Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, TX. His grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.
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