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. Early life. David Parker was born on September 9, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was educated at Southaven High School in Southaven, Mississippi. He graduated from Christian Brothers University. He received a degree from the Southern College of Optometry. Career. Parker works as an optometrist. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Mississippi Optometric Association. Since 2013, Parker has served as a Republican member of the Mississippi State  Senate, representing District 2, which includes parts of DeSoto County, Mississippi. 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. Personal life. Parker is married to Ashleigh Beckett. They have four children. They reside in Olive Branch, Mississippi. He is a member of the United Methodist Church.