MURFREESBORO, NC – William Earl “Bill” Parker, age 77, of Barrett Cabin Road, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at the Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital of Ahoskie, NC.
Mr. Parker was born on October 15, 1944 to the late John Tular Parker and Edna Earl Bryant Parker in Northampton County, North Carolina. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, loved farming, fishing and riding around with his best friend, Sasha. He cherished his family and enjoyed hanging out with his fellow hunting buddies on Friday nights. Bill was friends with everyone and never met a stranger. He was a lifetime member of National Rifleman’s Association. Bill was a devoted member of Roberts Chapel Baptist, serving in many capacities such as, deacon, choir, and church trustees. He was greatly loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Vickie, two sons, William R Parker of Conway, and David Parker and wife Kim of Battleboro, NC; two grandsons, William Robert Parker, Jr. of Jackson, and Declan James Parker of Battleboro; three granddaughters, Alexandria Marie Parker of Murfreesboro, Kayla McKenzie Parker of Battleboro, and Emma Grace Parker of Battleboro; great-grandson, Damien Cain Parker of Jackson; sister, Sarah Virginia Parker of Murfreesboro; brother, John Bryant Parker and wife Rachel of Roanoke Rapids, NC; his best friend (dog), Sasha; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Hattie Crisp and husband Billy of Pendleton, NC; two brothers-in-law Pete Britton Jr. and wife Darlene of Pendleton, and Bobby Britton and wife Gail of Frisco, Texas.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 2:00 pm until 2:45 pm at Roberts Chapel Baptist Church, Pendleton, NC with a celebration of life service to follow at 3:00 pm in the sanctuary with Rev. Mark Currin officiating and burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to the Roberts Chapel Baptist Church, PO Box 128, Pendleton, NC 27862 or online by clicking here
Garrett-Sykes Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Parker family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
Love you PaPa, thinking of you down here on the river.
After many years away from home, our London family visited North Carolina. Cousin Bill entertained us with humorous versions of farm life. Then he generously agreed to sing “Amazing Grace”. I can hear his deep baritone even now. What a pleasure to have known Bill!
Vickie, I know how much you and Bill loved each other and how much he will be missed. I have always thought the world of you both and wish nothing but the best for you. God just got another good man..
Always called me Louisiana. Years would go by and when you saw him he was so personable. He was cut of a different cloth.
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL OF BILL’S FAMILY! IT WOULD BE SO NICE IF EVEREYONE COULD BE LIKE BILL! THE WORLD WOULD BE SO MUCH BETTER! REMEMBER, YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN SOME SWEET DAY! REST IN PEACE OUR FRIEND!
Sending our condolences. Bill was always such a friendly person.
Bill will be missed by all who knew him. He had a smile that no one could forget. Bill never waited to be spoken to, he would make sure you knew he was there. He was a gem, he loved his wife and family and I know God is proud to have him among the Best that enter the gates of Heaven. God Bless Bill’s loved ones❤
Our sincere sympathies for the Parker family. Bill will be missed. I loved the way he always gave me a hug when he saw me. it made me feel so special .
Sending my love and sincere condolences to the Parker family! Ma. Vickie and Bubba…love ya!!
Sorry for you loss Mrs. Vicky my grandad use to work for bill back in the early 90’s.. i use to see him driving around looking at the farm land brought back memories of my grandad he use to do the same thing Flythe & Williams family