Cecil Parker

Cecil Parker MAIDEN Cecil Shuford Parker, 87, of East Main St., Maiden passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley in Newton. Born on June 20, 1923 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Luke Dewitt Parker and Laura Williams Parker. Mr. Parker was a member of East Maiden Baptist Church in Maiden and a member of Gideon's International in Lincolnton. He was owner and operator of Temple Furniture for 43 years. In addition to his parents, his wife of 70 years, Mossie Parker and a sister, Margaret Parker preceded him in death. Survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law: Tony and Gail Parker of Maiden; Gary and Peggy Parker of Maiden, three brothers: Kenneth Parker of Maiden; Jeff Parker of Maiden; Rev. Grady Parker of Maiden, two sisters: Betty Peach of Maiden; Mattie Lee Beal of Maiden, one grandson: Adrian Parker of Vale, four granddaughters: Angie Wright of Maiden; Kim McRee of Maiden; Sarah Parrish of Charleston, S.C.; Rebecca Cox of Maiden. The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 4 p.m. at East Maiden Baptist Church in Maiden with the Rev. Nathaniel Austin and Rev. Andrew Rawls officiating. Burial will follow in the Maiden City Cemetery in Maiden. The family will receive friends, prior to the service, from 1:30 until 3:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the church. Memorials may be given to: Gideon's International, PO Box 1409, Lincolnton, NC 28092; East Maiden Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 386, Maiden NC 28650 and / or Catawba Valley Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658. Visit www.burke mortuary.com to register your condolences. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Parker family. NC 75373