James “Jim” R. Parkinson
Delaware

Jim quietly went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ with his family by his side on the afternoon of July 3. He was born March 10, 1948.

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 powersports 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 interest and accomplished many goals throughout his life. He was very passionate about others, especially veterans, and showed it through his long tenure as a director of the Legion Riders from Posts 28, 19, and Post 8 in Georgetown, Delaware.

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-grandchildren, 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 at noon on Sept. 1 at Wzrd Kustums In Laurel, Delaware.

The ride will leave at 1 p.m. and end up at American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard.