It is with great sadness David T. Parker, Jr. (AKA: Scooter) of Kenedy passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024 in San Antonio at the age of 61 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Kenedy, Texas on July 8, 1962 to the late David T. Parker, Sr. and Linda M. Parker.

David was a loving son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend to many and was of Christian Faith.  He graduated from Kenedy High School.  Very soon after graduating he left Kenedy, moved to Corpus Christi to pursue his career passion of Surveying in which he traveled to many states.

David loved fishing, all genres of music and football.  He loved talking to people whether a good friend or a stranger.  He was very caring, he had a heart of gold, he would give you his last penny or the shirt off his back to anyone.  David was one of a kind, smart, funny, would always make you laugh, he was the life of most parties.

David is preceded in death by his grandparents, Terry and Flossie Box, Sr., Robert and Doris Duran, his father David T. Parker, Sr.

Those left behind to cherish Davids memory are his parents, Mother Linda M. Parker, Step Father Cecil Radicke, both of Kenedy; Sister GayeLynne Yanta (AKA: Sissie) (Paul) of Runge; nieces and nephews, Tricia Taylor (Aaron), Krystan Koehler (Cory), step nieces and nephews Crystal Lemke (Brandon), Anthony Yanta (Stacie), Matthew Yanta (Crislyn), Nathan Sturm (Nathan) and Marvin Yanta (Alixx).  David is also survived by his children, his son Corey Parker (Shanda) of Banquete, Texas, his daughter Kelli Stuart (Justin) of San Antonio, and step daughter Tammy Wagner (Karl) of Corpus Christi.  David was blessed with 12 grandchildren; Andrew, Marcus, Devin, Shyanne, Sydney, Harley, Caleb, Corbyn, Caylynn, Brixton, Korie and Travis.  David will be deeply missed by many family and friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday January 13, 2024 at EcKols Funeral Home (420 W. Live Oak St., Kenedy) from 1:00PM – 2:00PM with the Service to begin at 2:00PM.  Randy Witte will be officiating.

The Family of David would like to express their sincere gratitude for joining them in the celebration of his life.