Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....PARKER, SHELTON TALMADGE JR. September 6, 2017
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News Star World - September 08, 2017
SHELTON TALMADGE JR. PARKER


On September 6, 2017, Shelton Talmadge Parker, Jr. passed away at his home 
in Delhi dearly loved by his family after a courageous and lengthy battle 
with cancer.

He was 62 years old and a longtime resident of Delhi.

Visitation will be held on September 9, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Cox 
Funeral Home in Delhi. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 PM in the 
chapel of the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers will be the Board of 
Directors of Commercial Capital Bank. A private graveside service will be 
held September 10, 2017 at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery on Highway 17 at 
3:00 PM for family and close friends. His youngest grandson, Talmadge will 
play a special song on his violin. Pallbearers will be Avery, Austin, 
Talmadge, Payton and Ian.

He is survived, and will be deeply and forever missed, by many including his 
loving wife of 44 years Dorla Dupree Parker; sons Shelton Talmadge Parker, 
III (Rhonda) and Randy Edward Parker (Ginna); three grandchildren, Austin 
Edward Parker, Shelton "Talmadge" Parker, IV and Avery Lea Parker; three 
sisters, Beth Cumpton (Fred), Jane Marquis (Tim), Betty Bennett (Larry); 
numerous nieces, nephews and step grandchildren.

Also left to cherish his loving memory is brother-in-law John "Butch" Dupree 
(Rhonda), a dear and special person Amanda Parker, and devoted employee and 
loyal friend for over 40 years Irving "Boe" Harris.

Shelton was born on October 6, 1954 in Rayville, Louisiana to the late 
Shelton Talmadge Parker, Sr. and the late Lessie Brown Parker. He grew up in 
the Nelson Bend Community and ran along the banks of the Boeuf River. He 
attended and graduated from Riverfield Academy in 1973 where he met and 
married his high school sweetheart Dorla Dupree.

Shelton owned and operated Parker's Ditching Contractors, Inc. He began work 
in the oilfield with his beloved father, whom he learned his devout work 
ethic from, in 1972. He expanded the operation as his sons joined the 
business in the 1990's. It is still one of the oldest oilfield services in 
the area. When his illness affected his ability to continue working, his 
oldest son Shelton Talmadge Parker, III took over the business and continues 
to run it today. His interest and knowledge spanned such a wide scope that 
he was involved in almost every major project in this area including 
projects in the Oil & Gas Industry, the development of Poverty Point 
Reservoir and the development of Black Bear Golf Course. He was an original 
member on the Board of Directors at Commercial Capital Bank and served until 
his death, a founding member of Poverty Point Bass Club, and a managing 
member of Settler's Point Development Group. He also served his community 
for years as an Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff for Richland Parish Sheriff's 
Department.

In his early years in life, Shelton had a deep interest in aviation which 
led him to become a licensed pilot. As he got older, his interest gravitated 
towards hunting & fishing. His love of fishing inspired him to open the 
Delhi Pro Bass Shop which he owned and operated for 10 years. He enjoyed 
participating in many fishing tournaments throughout the area. One of his 
greatest joys of all was spending time with his family and friends at 4P 
Ranch, his hunting ranch near Brady, Texas. Learning to hunt and the 
excitement of killing your first deer was a special bond that was made 
between "Big Daddy" and Austin that will be forever treasured.

His example inspired us to achieve more and gave us an awareness of who we 
are and who we might become. Because of his strong faith, he believed 
nothing was impossible with hard work, determination, and God by your side. 
Shelton embraced life and loved a challenge. He felt that he could do 
anything and there is no calculating the good which resulted from his 
labors. Shelton had a strong devotion to family, a strong sense of community 
and heritage of timeless values. He demonstrated the courage of his 
convictions. In this way, and in so many others, he will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude 
Children's Research Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center, or any church of 
your choice.

To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at 
www.coxfuneral.com.

Cox Funeral Home

Delhi, LA

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