Clyde Jackson "C.J." Parker, Jr.

Ruby, SC

Mr. Clyde Jackson “C.J.” Parker, Jr., age 42, entered into rest on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home. Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Pastor Hank Griffin and Brent Taylor with burial to follow in the Clanton Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 3:00 – 4:00 PM Tuesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Parker was born December 9, 1978 in Monroe, NC a son of Janice “Jan” Louise Ratliff Parker and the late Clyde Jackson Parker, Sr. He was an airplane mechanic by trade and a former employee of C.P.&L. and Ina Bearing. C.J. was a member of Clanton Plains Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was also an avid video gamer, and enjoyed riding backroads just looking at scenery.

In addition to his father, Mr. Parker was also preceded in death by uncles, Dean Ratliff, Ronnie Wilkerson, David Parker, and Hubert Parker, Jr.; aunt, Nell Wilkerson; special cousin who called him her “Big Lil’ Brother,” Wendy W. Sellers; and his beloved dog that was by his side as they entered into rest together, “Buddah.”

Survivors include his loving mother, Janice “Jan” R. Parker of Chesterfield, SC; sisters, Robin Huneycutt (Terry) Clark of Rockingham, NC, Michelle “Missy” Parker James of Lancaster, SC; nephew, Will (Christina Lynch) Clark of Rockingham, NC; nieces, Brittany Clark, and Kayla (Charlie Owens) Clark both of Rockingham, NC; aunts, Iris Deese, and Joyce Mills both of Ruby, SC, Myrtle Ratliff of Cheraw, SC; uncle, Billy Gene (Vickie) Ratliff of Ruby, SC; numerous cousins including special cousin, Rena Albright of Ruby, SC.

Memorials may be made to a Humane Society or Local Charity of one’s choice.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Parker family.