Christopher Michael Parker

Of Melbourne, Arkansas

Christopher Michael Parker, son of Gary Parker and Bonnie Jones Needham, was born August 28, 1982 in Panama City, Florida.  He departed this life January 4, 2025 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 42.  Chris spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, provider and friend.  Most of his working years were spent working as a contractor and truck driver.  He was united in marriage to Miranda Jarvis March 17, 2021 in Navarre, Florida.

Chris is survived by his wife: Miranda Parker of the home; one daughter:  Scarlett Parker of Pensacola, Florida; one son:  Easton May of Melbourne; his father:  Gary Parker and wife Ann of Panama City, Florida; his mother:  Bonnie Needham of Oklahoma; three sisters:  Anna Harvey and husband Chad of South Carolina, Jennifer Dietz and husband Joey of Virginia, and Debby Everett and husband Dylan of Florida; one brother:  D. J. Matthews and wife Stephanie of Panama City, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and many good friends.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents.

Cremation arrangements by Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 247 North Tyndall, Panama City, Florida.