Clayton James "Jim" Parker, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 at the Evergreen Nursing Home in Alamosa Colorado. Jim was born May 14th, 1941 in Alamosa, Colorado to Clayton J. Parker and Harriett Gertrude (Dodds) Parker. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Jim owned Jim's Diesel in Alamosa as well as truck driver and mechanic at Rio Grande Motorway. He enjoyed boating, fishing and hunting, he was a true outdoorsman. Jim also had a passion for farming, ranching and driving truck. He was a strong supporter of the San Luis Valley fair. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rita Parker, his children, Denise (Robert) Christensen of Eustis, Florida, Deanna Parker and Dee Chinn of Brighton, Colorado, Dawna (Robert) Gudka of Keenesburg, Colorado, Casey and Kessie Clifton of Mosca and Katie (Chuck) Montague of Mosca, his grandchildren, Tifany (David) Alexander, Marc (Bethany) Christensen, Alan (Kaylie) Gudka, Bryan Gudka, Blake Gudka, Shyana Clifton, Kylee Clifton, Skylar Montague, Tyson Montague and Sydney Montague, his great grandchildren, Collette Alexander, Eloise Alexander, Luxe Christensen, Tripp Christensen, Ethan Clifton and Cashley Gudka as well as his siblings, Joanie (John) Cavaliere, Dixie (Alan) Rogers and Tommy (Charlotte) Parker as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his great grandchild Piper Christensen and his sister Annie Roberts and brother-in-law Jim Roberts. Cremation was selected and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday July 13, 2021 at Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa with inichement following in the Alamosa Cemetery. Contributions in his memory are suggested to the Parkinson's Foundation and may be made in care of the funeral home office. Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa is in care of the arrangements. Online condolences may be left by visiting his obituary at www.rogersfunerals.com ZOOM MEETING INFO Rogers Family Mortuary is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Service for Mr. Clayton "Jim" Parker Time: Jul 13, 2021 01:55 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8482422073?pwd=ZE9xZ3BaSWtHVzc4M0g3aXU4VHYvdz09 Meeting ID: 848 242 2073 Passcode: 6NksdI