James graduated from Diamond Hill Jarvis and attended Arlington College. He worked for TexStar Plastics (now PPG Aerospace) for over 45 years in various positions, lastly as a Senior Project Engineer.
James was a member of FWFF and Arlington Sportsman's Club and had a passion for fishing, flying RC planes, target shooting, watching golf and recently got into feral hog hunting.
James is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Becky); his son, Ben Parker, and wife, Bonnie; his daughter, Jan Doyle; and his grandchildren, Austin Parker, Kayla Parker, and Parker Doyle.
James was a fine human being and always willing to help others. His loss has been monumental to his family and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB.org) or your favorite charity. Funeral arrangements will be held at 2:00pm, February 12, 2021 at Moore Funeral Home.