Julius Franklin Parker, who was unwell and lived in Knoxville, Tennessee, was taken from us in a horrible manner on February 12, 2023. We ask that our Heavenly Father would give him comfort in his situation. Jeff was born in Marion, North Carolina, on August 24, 1946.
Those who knew him recall him as a peaceful, kind, and generous individual who had a genuine sympathy for those who were in need.
The things that he enjoyed the most were music, the outdoors, telling stories, hats, grilling steaks, joking, laughing, and having intelligent conversations. Our lives are made more joyful by the memories we have of him, and he is sorely missed by everyone who knew him.
His daughter Jennyfer Faye Raden, who resides in Seattle, as well as his sister Sarah Marti Parker, who resides in White Pine, his nephews Anthony Lee Light of Maynardville and Olan Ray Light, Jr. of White Pine, his sister April Lowley of Marion, North Carolina, and members of his immediate family, including Sarah Marie Light, Brandon Scott Light,
Theresa Denise Covington, and a large number of other cousins and friends, are among those who are left behind after his passing. Both Jeff’s wife, Glenda Sue Parker, and his son, Jefferson Todd Parker, passed away before him.
Jeff is named after his wife. In the present moment, there are no other arrangements available. On the other hand, people who wish to pay tribute to Jeff’s memory may make a contribution to the Southern Poverty Law Centre, the Community Action Committee – Knoxville, or the Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries Foundation.
