Jimmy T. Parker, 85, of Laurel, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS. Born on January 21, 1940, in Laurel, Mississippi, Jimmy lived a full life surrounded by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Paulette Parker; his father, Franklin Parker; his mother, Mildred Parker (Buckelew); his brother, Jerry Parker (Martha Ann); and his brother-in-law, John Long.

Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Tammy Barnes and her husband Robert of Laurel, MS; his sisters, Billie Long, Shirley Carter and her husband Van, and Lynnette Holloway and her husband Mickey. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Wesley Barnes and his wife Regan, and Jarred Barnes and his wife Brianna, as well as his great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Barnes, Elliot Barnes, and Amelia Barnes.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, located at 1743 Hwy 29 North, Ellisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM at the same location, with Bro. Roy Crouch officiating. Burial will take place in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Ellisville, MS. Arrangements are being handled by Ellisville Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will include Caleb Walters, Brian Mott, Josh Beech, Wayne Parker, Matthew Spiers, and Caleb Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny McDonald, Terry Graham, David Bullock, Larry Beech, Don Turner, Raymond McLaurin, and Harrel McLaurin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Beams Ministry for Bibles. P.O. Box 10200 Gulfport, MS, 39505.
Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com.