John Carroll Parker
May 3, 1940 ~ March 15, 2012
Resided in:
Candler, NC
John Carroll Parker, 71, of Candler, died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Memorial Campus, Mission Hospitals.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late James and Carrie White Parker. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Elaine Bradley Parker; 3 brothers, Edgar, Charles, and Harry Parker; and grandchildren Makayla Lynn and John Colton Parker.
Mr. Parker worked as a millwright and maintenance mechanic for Sayles Bleachery. He was a member of White Rock Baptist Church.
Mr. Parker is survived by three daughters, Carla Hollifield and husband Kenny, Cathy Parker and Christy Ball and husband Kevin; sons, John Parker and wife Hope and Brad Parker and wife Carmella; 13 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; sister Lucille Parker Lee; and brother James F. Parker.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at White Rock Baptist Church, with the Revs. Robert Oliver, Fred Morris, John Parker, and Brad Parker officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the White Rock Baptist Church Helping Hands Ministry, PO Box 1277, Candler, NC 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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John will be missed very much he was a very dear friend Family I love you all. Each one of you are in my prayers.Your pastor Robert Oliver.
Mr. John Carroll Parker is now celebrating his reunion with his beloved wife Elaine, and we know that they are both sitting at the feet of Jesus rejoicing in all of God’s glory. Praise the Lord for Christian Fathers and Mothers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the loving family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending love, Troy
My thoughts and love are with your family, May you find comfort in the wonderful lifetime of memories that you shared.
Love,
Jamie Tudico
Sorry about your loss, John was a good man.
Carla and Kenny and family, Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. We will be praying for you.
Hey Parker Children! I don’t know if you all remember me or not but I am Aunt Ida Dungey (Carrie’s sisters granddaughter) and wanted to let you all know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I did not know that Elaine had passed on to Heaven along with both my Momma and Daddy (Dottie & Herman Sluder). Just remember we will see them again.
Dear Carla – We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We miss you guys and think of you often.
Please know we are praying for you and your family. Be Blessed,
Deb
Parker Family,
So sorry to hear of your father/grandfather’s passing. May God grant you peace and comfort at this time as only He can. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
‘Miss Brenda’, Pisgah Elementary
Carla, Kenny and Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
So sorry to hear about your father. Was not aware that your Mom had passed away also. Will be praying for the family during this difficult time.
We send our love and prayers to all of you during this very difficult time. Please know we are here if you need us.
Christy~
I was so sorry to hear about your Daddy this morning. I know that grief can be so difficult but your memories will help ease your pain.
Please know you are in our prayers.
Susan
My thoughts and prayers are with you. John was a very special person and I will miss him.
Just wanted to let you all know that we will keep all in our prayers and thoughts. Sorry that we didn’t know it in time to be able to come up.
To The Parker Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this hard time. Your dad is now in heaven with his Beautiful wife and Glorious Savior Jesus Christ. What a Wonderful Place to rest your Body. No more pain, No more Sorrow, No more worries.
Brad, Carmella And Boys, Sammy and I wish we could be there for you. You, Brad are such a wonderful Son and you will hold onto to your memories Forever! Carmella you were such a caring Daughter in Law and I know Mr Parker needed you and appreciated your kind heart and thoughtful ways!
Blessing to all! Much Love and Prayes!
Our family is so sorry for the passing of your daddy. Please know we are praying for you all.
With the love of Christ, Jack, Mildred and children
We are so sorry to hear about Carol’s death our prayers are with youall
We are so sorry about the death of your dad. Please know that you are in our prayers.
ryan & family,
we’re saddened to learn of your grandfathers’ passing . you are all in our thoughts and prayers, please,if we can do anything for you and your family, just let us know. may GOD give you all comfort in this time of sorrow.
love,
jim, lissa, & christy
Carla, Kenny & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss… Mr. Parker was a sweet, kind man and a wonderful neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.