James “Larry” Parker, 71, of Hillsboro, Alabama passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Visitation will be from 2 PM to 4 PM on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 4 PM with Chris Parker and Bro. Neil Fowler officiating. Burial will be at Caddo Cemetery.
Born on March 19, 1954, to Aaron and Marjorie Hitt Parker. Larry enjoyed woodworking, tinkering, and his favorite thing, spending time with his grandchildren. Larry was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed. Larry was a Hospice nurse for many years, and loved giving compassionate care to his patients.
Survivors include his wife Sharon Beaver Parker; children, Chris (Priscilla) Parker, Jamie (Brandon) Pitt, Kirk Alexander, Alicia Alexander, Caitlin Alexander, and Will (Katie) Alexander; grandchildren, James (Megan) Parker, Bailie Parker, Whit (Kayleigh) Parker, Briley (Clayton) Perry, Landon Pitt, Olivia (John) Warren, Lindsay Arnold, Macayla Alexander, Wyatt Roberts, Greer Alexander, Griffin Alexander, Kannon Barnett, Ari Turner, Aubrey Alexander, and Major Alexander; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Ann Parker and Dell Parker; and extended family.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Marjorie Parker.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Pitt, Kirk Alexander, James Parker, Whit Parker, Clayton Perry, and Landon Pitt.
The family extends special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and NHC rehab.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made directly to the funeral home to help with the funeral expenses of Larry.
