Kenneth Gene Parker JR, 62, of Garland, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, at his home. He was born June 30, 1964, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Kenneth Gene and Nancy Lynn Prewett Parker.
He attended Fort Scott Schools and graduated from Fort Scott High School, he then attended Pittsburg State University Automotive Department. He worked for Chanute Manufacturing for 20 years. He lived in Garland, Kansas all his life.
JR is survived by 2 half-sisters, Jeanette Joan Manley of Garland, Kansas and Janet Lynn Wallace of Premont, Texas, his Life Partner, Debbie Hurd of the home and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 19th at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, November 20th at the Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to the JR Parker Memorial at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.
15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701.