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Cyrus Parker Obituary
Cyrus Franklin Parker Jr., 48, of Wilson passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2019.
His funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash Street N, Wilson. The Rev. Dr. Doug Murray and Rev. Steve Clayton will officiate.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at First Baptist Church and other times at the home.
Cyrus is survived by his wife, Rachael Kyler Parker; his son, Ethan Parker and daughter, Carmen Parker, both of the home; his mother, Cecilia R. Parker of Jacksonville; sisters, Kathy Abril of Jacksonville, Alice Shackelford of Greenville, and Melissa Tsao of Holly Springs; and his brother, Timothy Parker of Cary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Baptist Children's Home of North Carolina, PO Box 338, Thomasville, North Carolina 27360 or the UNC Cancer Center, Medical Development, Attention: Lineberger, PO Box 1050, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514 or give.unc.edu.
Condolences may be directed to Joyner's Funeral Home at Joyners.net.
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Bonnie 'Smith' Morton
January 9, 2020
Dear Cecilia,
I'm so sorry to hear of your son's passing.I never had the pleasure of meeting him but I did know his Dad and had met you. I was Bonnie Smith that lived up the road when I was very young.
May God comfort and keep you during this very difficult time.
January 8, 2020
We are sorry to hear of Cyrus's passing.You will be in our prayers.
Marvin and Jeannie Ketchum
January 8, 2020
We have known Cyrus since he was born. We watched him grow up into a fine young man. We have always been so proud of him. We know he will truly be missed by his family and friends.We were deeply saddened by the news of his sudden passing and we pray for peace and comfort that only our Lord Jesus Christ can give.
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