Phillip Edgar Parker (1950 - 2021)

Born 27 Feb 1950 in Forsyth, North Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Died 28 May 2021 at age 71 in North Carolina, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

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Phillip Parker was born in North Carolina.

Phillip Edgar Parker was born on 27 Feb 1950 in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to William Edgar Parker and Peggy Sue Yokeley. ^[1]

On the 1950 Census he was less than 1 year old and lived with his parents on Old Lexington Road in Midway, Davidson County, North Carolina. ^[2]

He was married to Cynthia Diana Smith on 17 Aug 1968, in Davidson County, North Carolina. They were divorced on 3 Jul 1985 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ^[3]

He remarried to Amy Gravitt but the date and location are unknown.

He had 4 children: Phillip Shane Parker, Justin Parker, Matthew Parker, and an unknown son.^[1]

He passed away on 28 May 2021 and was buried at King Memorial Park in King, Stokes County, North Carolina. ^[4]

Obituary

Philip Edgar Parker (Phil), 71, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021. Phil was born February 27, 1950, in Forsyth County to the late William Edgar Parker and Peggy Sue Yokeley Parker.

Phil was a member of First Baptist Church of King and retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with thirty-five years of service. He had a passion for horses and sports; he enjoyed coaching basketball and baseball for numerous years. He loved spending time and spoiling his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.

Mr. Parker is survived by his wife, Amy Gravitt Parker; sons, Matthew Parker (Megan), and his children: Avett and Callyn, Justin Parker (Kristen) and his children: Kaitlyn, Makenzie, and Allie, Shane (Ann) and his children: Ava, Addison, and John William. He is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Amber Parker; a brother, Jerry Parker (Beth); and an aunt, Rita Mosher.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, June 4, 2021, at King Memorial Park with Minister Ralph Sproles officiating.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Obituary
2. ↑ 1950 United States Federal Census - Department of Commerce. Bureau of the Census. 1913-1/1/1972. Population Schedules for the 1950 Census, 1950 - 1950. Washington, DC: National Archives at Washington, DC. Population Schedules for the 1950 Census, 1950 - 1950. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, Record Group 29. National Archives at Washington, DC., Washington, DC.
3. ↑ North Carolina, U.S., Divorce Index, 1958-2004 - North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics. North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004. Raleigh, NC, USA: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, 2004.
4. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #228127595 - Find a Grave, database and images: accessed 04 June 2023), memorial page for Philip Edgar Parker (27 Feb 1950–28 May 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 228127595, citing King Memorial Park, King, Stokes County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Apollymi (contributor 47370881).