Dwayne Edward "D. J." Parker Jr. of Lexington Park, Maryland died suddenly on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was 20 years old.

Born August 12, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland, he is the son of Diane L. and Lawrence Taylor. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents Joan (MeMaw) Brinkley, Carol (Ginny) Parker, Josephine and Richard Taylor; brothers Ricky, Brandon, Dylan, Robbie Jason and Joshua; sister Sarah; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his sister Melinda Faith "Mindy" and grandfather Allen (Pop Pop) Brinkely.

Family to receive friends on Friday, November 17, 2006 from 2PM to 5PM with Funeral Services at 4PM at the Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. 30195 Three Notch Road Charlotte Hall, Maryland. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions in memory of D. J. may be directed to the family.