David Parker (Mississippi politician)
David Parker (born 1969) is an American optometrist and politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 2.
David Parker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Stone |
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office December 11, 2012 – January 5, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Merle Flowers |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Blackwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Parker September 11, 1969 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ashleigh Beckett |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Christian Brothers University Southern College of Optometry |
| Occupation | Optometrist |
Early life Edit
David Parker was born on September 9, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee.[1] He was educated at Southaven High School in Southaven, Mississippi. He graduated from Christian Brothers University.[1] He received a degree from the Southern College of Optometry.[1]
Career Edit
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.[2]
Personal life Edit
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]