C.V. Parker
April 7, 1933 ~ April 15, 2013
Resided in:
Enka, NC
Asheville – Clarence V. Parker, better known simply as Parker, went to be with the Lord on April 15th following a lengthy illness.
A native of Pisgah Forest, he was the son the late Herman O. and Nettie Corn Parker. He was a 1959 graduate of Clemson University. Having attended college on a football scholarship, he remained an avid, lifelong Tiger fan. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the Korean conflict as a military policeman. He carried his law enforcement service to Buncombe County, where he was an Auxiliary Deputy for 30 plus years – a familiar face at Enka High sporting events. He began his career of teaching in Seneca, South Carolina where he taught for 3 years before his love of the mountains brought him home. He then taught Vocational Agriculture at Enka High for 33 years, retiring in 1995. He was a dedicated member of Enka Baptist Church, where he served faithfully in a number of capacities from property committee to youth ministries.
Parker is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Ann Parris Parker, a son, Michael Parker of Candler, a daughter, Lynn Ferguson of Enka, and a brother, Fred Parker of Pisgah Forest. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Russell and Reva Ferguson, Jeremy, Emily and Justin Parker, and 2 great grandchildren, Haley and Kaden Ferguson. Lastly, he is survived by a countless number of former Enka High students whose lives have been deeply influenced by his commitment to education.
Services will be held at Mount Moriah Wesleyan Church, 1 Fairmont Rd, in Candler on Saturday April 20 at 4pm with a life memorial fellowship immediately following. Please be prepared to share your favorite memory of Parker.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Care Partners Hospice Foundation at PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813. Their care and compassion during this difficult time have been so greatly appreciated.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is serving the Parker family.
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Mr. Parker was like a mentor to me when I started driving a school bus at 16 years old. He was always down-to-Earth, and treated everyone equally. He will be missed. My condolences to the family of C.V. Parker.
Thought and prayers to the family of Mr. Parker. Grew up with Russell and Reva and I knew Mr. Parker for a long long time. Always a pleasant, warm, caring individual who will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mr. Parker was more than a teacher, he was a role model and a friend to many students. He will be missed.
To The Parker Family: We are so sorry for your loss. C.V. was loved and cherished among those who knew him. He will be greatly missed. You all are in our continued thoughts and prayers.
Chris, Angie, and Mileena
Mr. Parker tought us kids values and work ethic. He will be missed forever. May God be with the family during his time.
Mr Parker was not only a great teacher but a mentor to so many of his students. He probably never knew just how many lives that he touched. Not only did he teach but he also drove the bus. He used to get the biggest kick out of watching my little Eskimo Spitz dogs run inside the fenced yard to meet the school bus – it was an even bigger laugh for him if they were wet and muddy because I could never get past them without at least one of them jumping all over me. I can still hear him laughing. Thanks for the memories C.V. – you will be missed so much! My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God pour out His love and peace upon you.
Mr. Parker was a great man he taught us alot…Gary Craig class of76
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!!!
He always called me a Hamlin once removed. He told me the the first day I ever saw him, that being kin to my uncles was enough for me to get a good paddling LOL
so sorry to hear about his passing. he was a good teacher. some of my fondess memories at enka were in his class.
steve meadows, enka class 1980
Parker was a great man. I learned so much from him. He will be greatly missed. Praying for all friends and family.
so sorry for your loss he was a great man and friend to many
My most vivid memory of CV Parker would be his driving around in the old black International truck that he used for so long. He was a good man, a great teacher, and a good friend during my years at Enka from 1971-1975. Rest In Peace.
We answered many a burlar alarm together late a night at Enka High School. I always thought a lot of C and V as I always called him. God Bless and Carry you home.
Russell and Reva, thinking of you and your family during this most difficult time. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Love you both.
My heart goes out to Parker’s family as they grieve the loss of such a wonderful part of life. He was such an amazing person, he was my favorite part of High School. He was so caring and compassionate, he loved us all as his own. Rest peacefully now and watch over us from above. May your love light shine into the hearts of those that loved you so that they may find peace and comfort in the days to come.
Enka has lost a great man and mentor R.I.P
God Speed
A wonderful man He will be missed by all who was lucky enough to come in contact with him…Great teacher he was a great influence in my children’s lives …Prayers and thoughts are with you all
Happy Trails Mr. Parker and my condolences to Mr. Parker’s family
There will never be another teacher like Parker! My Condolences to the family, for your loss of a wonderful man.
Parker was a wonderful person. I never had him for a teacher but he was always nice to me and he even kept me outta trouble a couple of times. I’m sorry for your lose. I pray that the Lord will touch, guide and comfort you in this time of great sorrow.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Parker was a great man and will be missed
You will be greatly missed!! You where a great teacher and a great friend! My u rest in peace! My GOD be with your family!!
My love and prayers go out to the family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. He will be truly missed.
ALL of the former Enka HS teachers respected CV for all that he did for the school and its students and we will never forget him . He was truly a legacy at Enka High. We will all miss him.
Ann, Lynn & family – you are all in my prayers as always. Parker was loved by so many. I always knew that he was there, keeping an eye on Grandmother, so that we didn’t have to worry. He, and you Ann, have been so good to my family for many years and we thank you and love you! Parker will be greatly missed.
I had Mr. Parker for four years at Enka. After these 42 years he is the one I still tell stories about and I have many I could tell. I will just leave it at this: I love you man and all you meant to me.
My families thoughts and prayers are with the entire Parker family.
I had Parker for 4 years and he was always the same everday. He was one of those teachers that really make a difference in your life. He will be truly missed in the Enka Candler community.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Keith Revis
Mike, Tiffany, Ann & all
I have lost a great friend. Sorry to hear about Parker. My son has also lost a great friend. May God bless each and everyone of you during this time. I may not get to come to the memorial as I just lost my Mom but I will be praying for you.
So sorry to hear of his passing. I have so many memeories of Parker. He was a great man.
Saddened. My favorite school time memories involved Mr. Parkers classes. His wit and knowledge was engraved into every student he worked with. The world has lost a great spirit. Rest in peace Mr. P.
Mr. Parker was a great influence on my life as a neighbor,teacher, Sunday school teacher, supervisor and mentor. He helped build my character and influence my integrity.
Thank God for CV. Thanks for helping me be who I am today!
Mr. Parker was a great influence on my life as a neighbor,teacher, Sunday school teacher, supervisor and mentor. He helped build my character and influence my integrity.
Thank God for CV. Thanks for helping me be who I am today!
Parker was a huge part of my high school memories. I had him for four years. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to his family at their time of loss.
Sorry for your loss we are keeping the Parker family in our prayers.
Harry & Ann
What a wonderful leader of young people, and what a blessing to have know Parker. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Gary McDonald and family
To those who knew and loved Mr. Parker, may you be comforted by the thought that soon death, pain and tears of sorrow will no longer exist. – Rev. 21:4. Until then, may God heal your broken hearts. – Ps. 34:18; 147:3.
R.I.P. my friend
I was sorry to learn of your family’s loss. I am sure Parker will be missed by many in the Enka community.
My prayers to the Parker Family. Memories of Enka High School and those buses come to mind. Mr Parker was a wonderful man.
C.V. Parker will be missed. A leader, a friend, a supreme teacher. Lots of memories of school days at Enka High School with him. May God be with the Parker family. Gerald Stamey, Class of 1967.
He was really a character.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Parker family. Parker was a big part of my families ‘Enka High Memories’, I think everybody in my family had or knew who Parker was. God BLess.
Really appreciated knowing CV Parker. He gave me a job driving a school bus back in 1972 and was a lot of fun to be around. Lynn, Mike, I can tell you this isn’t a real easy road – Dad died just over a month ago. Y’all hang tough.
Recently I had the opportunity to reconnect with Mr. Parker in a different environment, a side from Enka High School where I attended from 74-77 and remember him so fondly. At first I didn’t realize it, and then it came to me. Dear family of sweet Parker, it was an Honor to be there for him before he went to see our Lord. God Bless you all. Mr. Parker will be missed.
My sympathy goes out to you, Mike, and to the entire Parker family. Mr. Parker was an iconic figure at Enka. I know you take comfort in knowing that he was loved by so many.
May you rest in peace Parker.
Jill Stilwell Davis
Jason Davis
Gary Davis
The nicest place to be is in someone’s thoughts,the safest place to be is in someone’s prayers,and the very best place to be is ……..in the hands of God’.
Parker was a good man and now he is safe in the hands of God.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Parker family. Mr. Parker was a wonderful teacher, friend, and mentor to both of us. May God be with you during this time of loss.
Even though I only attended Enka High School for one year, I remember Coach Parker well. One of my first days, we were loading busses to go home in front of the school and I had an asthma attack on the bus. My bus driver yelled for Parker and he came on the bus, picked me up, put me in his pickup and drove me to the hospital!! (He even used his radio to get a police escort for us!) He stayed with me until my mom could get to the hospital. This is the character of man that makes me proud to have known him. To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. He truly was a great example of selfless love.
Sorry to hear about Parker. He was a wonderful man. I always loved to see him and talk to him.My dad had always had called him porky so in school I would call him that but not in front of everyone and he would tell me he was going to whoop me in front of everyone. Always made you laugh. If our schools had teachers that was half the teacher that he was they would be in great shape. The world lost a great man but heaven gained a great angel. Prayers for you all.
Ann: We’ll be thinking of you all. Talked to Francis yesterday.
Will always remember CV and the big Red Irish Setter i gave him and he patrolled School with it.
Bill and Linda McElrath
To the family:
Allergies and a nasal infection prevent me from attending the service. What I remember about CV was his faith in God,strong committment to the Enka community, education and wise help to faculty at critical times.
Mr.Parker will be missed !!!! He was One of those teachers that let you make the mistakes of life to learn from them !!he will be missed !!! thoughts and prayers with your family !!
Love and God’s blessings of comfort to my dear friends of so long ago.Lots of memories of love and fun at your home on Orchard. My heart is saddened by his loss…BUT, HEAVEN GAINED A TRUE SAINT. Jackie
I love and miss you Uncle Vella. You always made me laugh with your stories and zest for life! Heaven will be entertained, and I will miss you. God keep you in his arms….love you
Russ,
I am deeply sorry about your grandpa and I am getting the news a bit late but better late than never. I will miss your grandpa. I know he ment the world to you and kept you out of trouble while you were in high school and you guys were close and I will miss him to. I have great memories of him and we are praying and I promise he will be missed.
With love and prayers
Tangie LeAnne Svedberg
My heart is with all of you, I’m so very sorry.
Rest in peace old buddy. I know you helped me alot during my years @ Enka high. Thanks for everything parker!