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Ralph Parker Obituary

LAKE WYLIE, S. C. - Ralph Edwin Parker Sr., 82, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018.

He was born in Gastonia and was the son of the late Otis and Odelle Schronce Parker.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home.

Inurnment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the Parker family

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Published by Gaston Gazette from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2018.

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Lovett

February 23, 2018

It is never easy to lose a loved one, I pray you find comfort in Gods promise found at John 6:40 which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to the family.

Terry Ledford

February 21, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Scott Hyder

February 20, 2018

Sure will miss the goodtimes with you at 4 lane...RIP ol buddy

Melinda Kalmanir

February 20, 2018

I'm so sorry for the family's loss. He will truly be missed. His laugh & Contagious smile he lit up a room every time he walked into it my heart is saddened

Mike Barnett

February 20, 2018

Ralph I will miss your smiling face and your welcoming personality. Have a cold one on me, till we meet again.

Sandy Mason

February 19, 2018

Prayers for family and friends..In my eyes you became like a Grandpa in my heart ..Much love always..

February 19, 2018

Miss you James Hensley

Karolyn Smith

February 19, 2018

Ralph, you will be forever missed
I will think of you every time I hear Hello Darlin. R.I.P. my sweet friend.

Tony Phillips

February 18, 2018

Ah Ralph, we had a lot of fun over the years. R.I.P buddy.

Debbie Delp

February 18, 2018

Ralph was a one of a kind. I will always remember his smile and love. I will miss him Prayers for healing.

paul hallman

February 18, 2018

eddie ,i am so sorry ,

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