Carl Louis Parker, Jr.
November 3, 1918 ~ June 1, 2009
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Fletcher ~ Carl L. Parker, Jr. age 90, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2009, at his residence in Fletcher, NC.
Carl was a US Navy veteran of WW II serving in the Pacific Theater aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex.
After the war he worked at the Farmer's Federation, Quaker Oats, and then worked for and retired in 1983 as manager of Brunner & Lay Co. of Asheville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl L. Parker, Sr. and Mary Franklin Parker; his sister, Edna P. Riddle and his aunt, Gaynelle Whiteside.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara B. Parker of Fletcher; two sons, Stephen L. Parker and his wife Linda K. Parker of Asheville, Mike McGuinn of Seattle, Washington; two daughters, Lynn P. Black and husband Ronnie Black of Oak Ridge, NC and Kelley A. King of Charlotte; a cousin, Marcia Whiteside of Stuart, FL; a niece, Rebecca R. Everhart of Tallahassee, FL; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12 noon on Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road followed by a private family graveside service.
The Lord will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers. (Mal.4:6)
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
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Steve and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the death of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill and Cathey
Steve, Linda and Family: We were so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Please know that you are all in our prayers.
Steve and Linda, we were sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Barbara and family,Carl was such a great person.He will be missed by all who knew him.Our prayers and sympathy are with you. Chris and Gilmer Boyd
Steve and Linda, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad,our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Wow! What could we ever say about how Parker inspired us all to move forward in life? He will be in our thoughts for many years to come. As he now looks upon us from his resting place, Parker would want us to rejoice in his passing. Many of us will continue to see his face and hear his voice for many months and years to come. I will always cherish the many good times we had together and his impact he had on my life. At this time we might say God be with him, however let’s remember that he is with God and they are together tonight and forever. May God’s Grace be with the family at this difficult time.
Deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you.
Steve and Linda – We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our caring thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Steve, Linda and other family members, we send our prayers and sympathy to you. We pray that your grief is over-shadowed by the loving memories you all shared with Mr. Parker. God Bless you both and your family.
Steve and Linda.. We just wanted to offer our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers!
Bart, Pam and Tracey Love, Love’s Jewelry, Brevard
We are so sorry for your loss.
Dear Linda and Steve, I am sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara
It goes without saying that I am saddened by the passing of Carl Parker, who I will always remember. I will also remember how fondly his son, my friend Steve, used to speak about him. Further, my condolences also offer thanks to Steve and Linda for remembering me when my mother recently passed away.
Dear Steve and Linda, my mom just told me about the passing of your dad. I’m glad you had him for all the years of your life. I too, did not understand my dad and as much as we were in each others lives as kids neither one of us really knew much of anything about each others fathers. I will always remember your dad just the way he looks in the picture. I wish I could have been there for you. I do know what it’s like to lose my dad and I will pray for the grace that you need to sustain you through it. I miss talking to you and feel like we need to talk soon but I want to be sensitive to your situation. May God bless and keep you in His merciful arms my friend of 50+ years. Bobby Blake