James "Jim" R. Parkinson

Jim quietly went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ with his family by his side on the afternoon of 7/3. 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 interests and accomplished many goals throughout his life. He was very passionate about helping others, especially veterans, and showed it through his long tenure as director of the Legion Riders from Posts 28, 19, and Post 8 in Georgetown, DE. The last few years as Jim's health was declining, 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 lives and will be missed by all who knew him.

There will be a Celebration of Life/ Memorial Ride for Jim on Sunday, September 1st, 2024 at 12 noon starting at Wzrd Kustums on Rt. 13 in Laurel DE. The ride will leave at 1pm and conclude at American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard.