Justin Michael Parker

September 5, 1986 - September 7, 2018

Specialist (E-4) Justin Michael Parker, was born to Melanie Parker and Theron Forshee on September 5, 1986 in Chickasha, OK. Justin was called to be with his Heavenly Father on September 7, 2018. Justin grew-up in Chickasha. He attended the Chickasha Public Schools, and graduated in the Class of 2004. Justin continued his education at Southwest Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK. Afterwards (2007), Justin enlisted in the United States Army. While serving in the Military, Justin was part of the 434th Field Artillery Brigade at Fort Bragg, NC. From August 28, 2008 until March 1, 2009, Justin was deployed to Afghanistan. Justin received an honorable discharge as a SPC (E-4) Class and was decorated with several metals which include: Afghanistan Campaign medal with campaign Star; National Defense Service Ribbon, and Combat Action Badge. From the time of separation from the Military, Justin explored several career opportunities. From 2017 to present, he chose the career path as a Machinist with Freeport McMoRan in Tuscon, AZ. Justin Received Christ at an early age, and his Membership remain with New Hope Baptist Church in Chickasha, OK. Based on his many accomplishments, Justin’s love for athletics was obvious. From football to basketball, Justin received several awards; in 2004 he received the “Jim Thorpe Allstate Basketball Player of the Year” . Justin was preceded in death by grandparents Andrew & Lorraine Stewart-Parker; one uncle, Kendall Fletcher. Those left behind cherish his memories are: mother, Melanie Lorraine Parker of Oklahoma City, OK; Father, Theron Forshee of Oklahoma City, OK; brother, Colby Cole Parker of Chicago, Ill; uncle, Michael (Andy) Parker of McKinney, TX; aunts, Geni Parker of Oklahoma City, OK; Jami Spight of Atlanta, GA. A special aunt, Teresa Breath of Oklahoma City, OK; many friends, classmates, team-mates, and extended relatives from across the Country.