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James Thomas Parker

  • January 29, 1957 - March 9, 2011
  • Red Oak, Iowa
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“tom will be missed by all of us. he is in a better place now. jst remember hes al ways with you in your heart prayer and memories. is is waching over...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: sherri clark - redoak, IA

“I have always known Tom as James when working with him at Eaton. Tom was a very special friend and I will miss him. ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: roger e smith - red oak, IA

“Pam, Barb & rest of family, So sorry to read of James passing. I always enjoyed visiting with both you Pam & Barb will working as Water Billing...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Connie Dafford - Massena,, IA

“Pam, Andrew and Brittany, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers! ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Faith Smith - Red Oak, IA

“Sorry Shawn to hear about your Dad. I worked with him quite a few years at Romech, he was a great guy, always smiling. Our Thoughts and Prayers are...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Linda Rasmussen - Red Oak, IA

“Tom was a great man. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are sent out from my family to your family. And to his family, who I've had the...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Shawn Pappas - Corning, IA

“Pam and family...May God wrap you in His arms and keep you and your family strong. I send my condolences for the loss of your husband and best...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Alice Lewis - Red Oak, IA

“Shawn, Your dad was a good guy and will be missed by many. I hadnt seen him in awhile but thought of you guys over the years. Stay strong brother. ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Mike Johnson - Red Oak, IA

“Pam and family, we are so sorry to hear of Jims passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: PENNY HOSELTON-NELSON - RED OAK, IA

“Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers. ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Lori Jones - Shenandoah, IA

“Sending sympathy and prayers to a family who has suffered a tragic loss; may God give you strength to go on - my heart breaks for the loss of your...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Terri Knapp - Villisca, IA


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James Thomas Parker, the son of Dorance C. and Patricia (Lombard) Parker was born January 29, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 54 years, 1 month and 9 days. While growing up, James and the family lived in Omaha, Red Oak, Stanton and California. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. After his discharge James lived in California. In 1994, after the death of his first wife, James returned to Red Oak. James was later united in marriage to Pamela Mertz on August 5, 1994 in Red Oak, Iowa. He had worked for ROMECH, Eaton, Red Oak Die Cast and NSK. James enjoyed fishing, playing games on the Wii, and he was a huge Nebraska Cornhusker fan. James was preceded in death by his parents. James is survived by his wife Pamela Parker of Red Oak, IA; two sons: Shawn Parker and wife Chris of Stanton, IA and Andrew Parker of Red Oak, IA; two daughters: Brittany Parker of Red Oak, IA and Barbara Lombard and companion Brad VanHouten of Red Oak, IA; four grandchildren: Garrett Resh, Mariah Lombard, Alyssa Resh and Madilynn Parker; other relatives and friends. James was cremated and services will held Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church 2300 N. 8th St. Red Oak, Iowa Memorials may be directed to the family. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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