Mr. Jimmy Parker Sr.

August 5, 1955 - October 5, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Harlie Parker Sr, 66, of Poulan, died on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Poulan Freewill Baptist Church, interment will follow in the Poulan Cemetery. The Rev. Charles McCardle, Rev. Brad Hughes and Mr. Larry Waltman will officiate. Mr. Parker was born on August 5, 1955 in Moultrie, Georgia to the late Harlie Johnny, and Ruby Ethel Hartsfield Parker. He had lived in Poulan most of his life. Mr. Parker was formally employed with Firestone, the City of Sylvester, and later retired from the Worth County Public Works as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, camping, riding motorcycles, playing the guitar, and often helped his son at Scales, Systems and Automation. Mr. Parker also loved spending time with his friends, family, especially his grandchildren. He was a faithful member of Poulan Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Parker of Poulan; children, Jim and Jennifer Hornsby Parker of Poulan, and Theo and Jennifer Bennett Parker of Omega; Grandchildren, Tiffany Hughes (Jonathan), Harlie Parker (Kate Watson), Emma, Ava and Nathan Parker; siblings, Geneva Causey, Jeanette Barfield (Buddy) all of Poulan, his canine companion, Elwood, and a host of nieces,nephews and other family members. In addition to his parents, Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his sister, Genice Parker Townson, and a brother-in-law, Ralph Causey. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Banks Funeral Home. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.