Randall "Randy" Parker
June 7, 1951 ~ September 19, 2024
Born in:
Chattanooga, TN
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Randall Clay Parker, 73, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at his residence.
Mr. Parker was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Claude Arlington Parker, Sr. and Mary Kathryne Evans Parker. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mattie Evans Walker and Pat Evans; his paternal grandparents, Mae McAllister Parker and John Parker and two aunts, Pauline Beardon (Claude) and Lila McCormick (Kathryne)
Randy was an Army veteran where he was a machine gunner and paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. He owned and operated Fleet Wash Pressure Cleaning for over 35 years. He loved traveling abroad, classic cars, his boxer dogs, and being on his Harley. He formed a deep and special bond with his step-son, Dustin. Randy was a good man and anyone who knew him loved him and he loved his family dearly.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Kathy Brooks Parker; two children, Randall Heath Parker and Leslie Michelle Morrison; his beloved step-son, Dustin Orr (Traci); two brothers, Claude Arlington Parker, II (Charlotte) and Stephen Terry Parker; two nephews, Allen Parker and Chad Parker; a niece, Stephanie Parker; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The family will have a celebration of life service at a later date.
Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian team is assisting the family.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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My dear friend you will be in all my happy thoughts and all my prayers I am truly ❤️ sorry for your lost.
I am so sorry. I will always remember the time I work with Randy pressure washing. Times I worked by myself when he was out of town. Rest in Peace my friend 🙏
Thinking of you and praying for you and Dustin as you navigate the days ahead after losing Randy. We had good times and much laughter together as neighbors. Praying for peace and comfort from our heavenly Father, the Prince of Peace. Love you much!
Randy was my best friend growing up.our backyards connected and we did everything together growing up in East Brainerd.Randy had a dog named king,he was a German shepherd and when on occasion king would get out of his fence the neighborhood would go into lockdown.the funny thing that Randy and l would laugh about was that king was not a mean dog.we thought it was hilarious.Randy l will miss our talks.l love you brother
You and your family are in my prayers at this time .
Randy and I were neighbors for many years in black mountain. We developed a close friendship and got into tennis. We had great times playing tennis with the guys that lived in and around blk. Mtn. I enjoyed being friends with him and thought a lot of him. So sorry to hear of his passing.
I am so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers🙏 hang in there because it is hard😘
Randy was my brother Ricky Ray’s best friend. I loved Randy like he was one of the family. He was always at our house. He was a great kid an a wonderful person. Kathy my husband also has parkinsons. My prayers are with you.
Regards
Renee & David
Kathy, I am so sorry. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you. Pat and George