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Preston Parker Obituary
He was the son of the late Lewis and Georgina Jones Parker, and widower of Mrs. Essie Lee Parker. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward Parker, and a sister, Gracie Parker Williams. Deacon Parker was a retired employee of 32 years at Hercules Inc. and a long-time member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Preston Parker Jr. and Willie L. Carr (Rebecca); five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at noon Friday, Oct. 24, at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Hopewell, with the Rev. William Roberts officiating. The interment will be held at Mount Sinai Community Cemetery, Prince George.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director; (804) 458-5357. Please send online condolences to wwww.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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