James "Buck" Nathan Parker, 81, beloved husband, father, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2022.

Graveside service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 8th at Newport Cemetery in Newport, TX.

Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 7th at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, TX.

Buck was born on January 21, 1941, in Clay County, Texas to Thomas Nathan and Lela (Keaton) Parker. He married Connie Marline Bell on Feb 20, 1971, to this union was born one son Thomas “Bucky” Parker.

Buck graduated from Bowie Sr. High in 1959 and was an All-District football player. He was employed for over 40 years with Zack Burkett Construction as a finish blade operator until his retirement in 2002. He liked to play dominoes, fish, and raise a garden. He loved God and his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents; 5 Sisters: Evelyn Deweber, Essie Mae Boyd, Joyce Poteet, Mary Allice Jefferson, and Novella Hudson and 2 brothers: T.J. Parker and William (Snooks) Parker.

Buck is survived by his wife Connie, son Bucky both of Bowie, TX, and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.