Jack Gordon Parker

Jack was born on September 12, 1934 in Big Spring, Texas. He was the son of Charles and Mary Parker.

Jack was raised with two sisters, Kathryn and Mary. Jack was usually involved in all sorts of activities with his sisters. He and his sisters shared many life experiences over the years.

Jack enjoyed his college years, which may have been a challenge with all of the academics, responsibilities, and the sudden freedom that accompanied them, but Jack was able to manage the balancing act. Jack graduated from UT at El Paso with a BSEE in 1966.

In 1957 Jack exchanged wedding vows with Marielle Dianne Cox. He met his wife in Monahans, Texas.

Jack worked hard to be a good father to his children and he did his best to fulfill their needs. Jack was blessed with one son, Mark and two daughters, Cynthia and Cristin. Another blessing for Jack was the gift of seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Jarred, Amy, Jackie, Nicole, Maggie and Jack Henry.

Fortunately, Jack enjoyed what he did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Jack worked diligently and did his best to succeed in his career. He worked for the FAA for 35 years as an electrical engineer.

Jack served his country in the Army.

Jack enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. He enjoyed flying general aviation aircraft, radio controlled model planes, working on projects in his workshop, hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycles.

Jack was a man who took pride in upholding his beliefs. So it is little wonder that he took an active role in his community. Jack and Dianne have resided in Grapevine, Texas for 43 years while raising a family and being heavily involved with the community.

Jack’s faith was important to him. Most of all he loved and served his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a member of the Church at the Cross in Grapevine, Texas.

Jack passed away on November 22, 2016 in Grapevine, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Marielle Dianne Parker, his three children, Mark (Sandy) Parker, Cynthia Parker (Phil) Lee and Cristin Parker (Bryan) Turner; sisters, Kathryn Jacobs and Mary K. McKinney; 7 grandchildren, Jennifer (Ben) Elsen, Jarred Lee, Amy Parker, Jackie (Asher) Vaughn, Nicole Turner, Maggie Turner and Jack Henry Turner. Services were held at the Church at the Cross in Grapevine, Texas. Jack was laid to rest in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville, Texas.

Jack was an individual who will for all time be remembered by his family and friends as being a caring and giving person, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Jack leaves behind him a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life he touched will always remember Jack Gordon Parker.

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Jack Gordon Parker, age 82, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 surrounded by his family. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 26, at 10am at Church at the Cross in Grapevine. Interment will follow at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 25, from 4:30pm to 7pm at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Born on September 12, 1934 in Big Spring, Texas, he met his wife, Marielle Dianne in Monahans, Texas and wed in 1957. Mr. Parker served in the military and later graduated from UT at El Paso with a BSEE in 1966. He worked for the FAA for 35 years as an electrical engineer. Jack and Dianne have resided in Grapevine, Texas for 43 years while raising a family and being heavily involved with the community. He enjoyed flying general aviation aircraft, radio controlled model planes, working on projects in his workshop, hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycles. Most of all he loved and served his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is survived by his loving wife, Marielle Dianne Parker, his three children, Mark (Sandy) Parker, Cynthia Parker (Phil) Lee and Cristin Parker (Bryan) Turner; sisters, Kathryn Jacobs and Mary K. McKinney; 7 grandchildren, Jennifer (Ben) Elsen, Jarred Lee, Amy Parker, Jackie (Asher) Vaughn, Nicole Turner, Maggie Turner and Jack Henry Turner.