Jason Parker

Jason Michael Parker, 40, of Nederland, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He was born January 5, 1982, in Waco, to Melody Lynn Cook Parker and Michael Lee Parker.

Jason graduated from Jasper High School in 2000. During his high school years, he loved theater arts which drove him to graduate from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Theater Arts. Jason was a uniquely intelligent and quirky person. In his younger years, he had an impressive penny collection. He also had an uncanny ability to sleep through his alarm and could wake the whole neighborhood with his snoring.

Jason’s personality shined brightly as he engaged with everyone he encountered with his lighthearted and entertaining nature.  He had an amazing sense of humor, compelling charisma, and musical talents that followed him everywhere. Jason shared his passion with the world in a beautiful way that will be greatly missed.

Jason also loved shoes and had built a large collection of size 13s in every closet in the house. He was a “gentle” giant and had a genuine love for all animals. He was immediately drawn to any cat, dog, bunny, or any other animal. He also had a true love for his little best friend, Gizzy.

Jason’s pride and joy was his son, Aden. He was the most important thing in his life. He loved spending his time with Aden playing ball, riding the golf cart, and lifting weights. Jason also claimed bonus daughter, Macy and close friend, Brooke. He guided and advised them as a true father should. He had a large heart for all his children, and he will be loved and remembered as the loving “father” he was. He loved Tammy, Aden, and Macy with his whole heart and was so proud of the family they had created. He couldn’t wait to marry Tammy and he was very vocal about this to anyone that would listen.

Jason had many roles in his life; fiancé, father, bonus dad, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He exceeded in these roles with his humbleness and through his continuous acts of kindness. Jason was the person that never met a stranger and built relationships that exhibited the love he shared for many.

Survivors include his fiancé, Tammy Landry, of Nederland; son, Aden Grant Parker; bonus daughter, Macy; mother, Melody Parker, of Longview; brother, Jeff and wife, Brandy, of Enterprise, Alabama; sister, Julie Collins, of Longview; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Mike Lee Parker and brother, Joel Christian Parker.

A gathering of Jason’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 6, 2022, at Pathway Church, 2326 Nederland Avenue, Port Neches. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Pathway Church. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12^th Street, Nederland.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to Aden’s college fund via Venmo @tammy-landry-12. The proceeds will be deposited into a savings account in Aden’s name once it is established.