Jim Parkinson quietly went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ with his family by his side on the afternoon of July 3, 2024.
Jim led a life full of different adventures in his younger days; he participated in activities with his two children like scouts, basketball and little league. Later he enjoyed power sports such as tractor pulling, drag racing, boating and motorcycles. In his middle age years his interest turned to boarding, raising, training and showing horses with his wife Peggy.
Jim wore many hats, had varied interests and accomplished many goals throughout his life. He was very passionate about others, especially veterans and showed through his long tenure as a director of the Legion Riders from Posts 28, 19 and Post 8 in Georgetown. The last few years as Jim was getting sicker he became very close to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Peggy, his son Benny Parkinson (wife Shae); his daughter Lisa Scarbath (husband Steve); stepson Tracy Townsend; four grandchildren, TJ Parkinson (wife Amber), Megan, Jake and Logan Scarbath; two step children, Candice Menard and JR Hall; and six great-grandchildren Bryleigh, Brooke, Blaine, Bella, Briella and Madison.
Jim touched many people’s lives and will be missed by all who knew him.
There will be a Celebration of Life / Memorial Ride held for Jim on Sept. 9, 2024 at noon at Wzrd Kustums in Laurel. The ride will leave at 1 p.m. and end at the American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard.