Mr. James William "Jim" Parker Sr, 68, of Airline School Road, Bowersville, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home.

Born on June 14, 1952 in Clayton GA, he was the son of the late Arvel Parker and Mary Frances Dalrymple Parker. Jim was owner/operator of Parker Directional Drilling and was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church where he served as former deacon and Awana Commander. He was also a US Air Force veteran.

Survivors include his wife: Susan Curtis Parker; two sons: James Parker (Amy) of Bowersville, Daniel Parker (Leslie) of Central SC; one brother: David Parker (Marie) of Rutherfordton NC; one sister: Patsy Parker of Franklin NC; four grandchildren: Hannah Simmons, Natalie Simmons, Sophie Parker and Jaxon Parker. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Jim's life will be held Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 3:00 at the Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Durham and Rev. Luther Thomason officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. The family is at the home.

Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 105 West Park Dr., Suite C, Athens, Ga 30606.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.