David Parker (Mississippi politician)
| David Parker | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 9, 1969 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Residence | Olive Branch, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Education | Southaven High School |
| Alma mater | Christian Brothers University |
| Occupation | Optometrist, politician |
| Political party | Republican Party |
| Religion | United Methodist Church |
| Spouse(s) | Ashleigh Beckett |
| Children | 4 |
David Parker (born 1969) is an American optometrist and politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 2.
Early life
David Parker was born on September 9, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee.[1] He was educated at Southaven High School in Southaven, Mississippi.[2] He graduated from Christian Brothers University.[1] He received a degree from the Southern College of Optometry.[1]
Career
Parker works as an optometrist.[1] He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Mississippi Optometric Association.[1]
Since 2013, Parker has served as a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 2, which includes parts of DeSoto County, Mississippi.[1] In the aftermath of the Charleston church shooting in June 2015, Parker called for the Confederate battle flag to be removed from the flag of Mississippi, suggesting it was divisive.[3]
Personal life
Parker is married to Ashleigh Beckett.[1] They have four children.[1] They reside in Olive Branch, Mississippi.[1] He is a member of the United Methodist Church.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "David Parker". Mississippi State Senate. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ↑ "About Dr. David Parker". David Parker for Senate. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ↑ Long, Robert Lee (June 23, 2015). "Parker calls for change in state flag". DeSoto Times-Tribune. Retrieved January 30, 2016.