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Paul Parker
Longtime La Grange resident and community activist Paul “Tex” Parker was found dead in his home on Jefferson St. Wednesday.
He was 83. Parker was a former Fayette County Record columnist, mayoral candidate, musician and handyman. In recent years he was a common sight around town on his threewheel bike.
Parker was found during a visit to his home by an Adult Protective Services employee.
He was found in the kitchen area of the home and his AC was running amidst the heat wave of last week, said La Grange police Chief David Gilbreath.
Justice of the Peace Kyle Hartmann pronounced Parker dead and ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
No foul play is suspected, but the autopsy is standard procedure for anyone who dies alone, Gilbreath said.
