Dennis Hazel Parker

Mr. Dennis Hazel Parker, age 84 of Shelby, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 29, 2024.

 He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sheila Padgett Parker of the home, his children, Crystal Parker (Todd Radford) of Mooresboro, NC, and Misty Black (Charlie Sr.) of Gaffney, SC, three grandchildren, Phillip Black (Lindsey) of Cherryville, NC, Charlie Black Jr. (Anna) of Chesnee, SC, and Bayley Black (Hannah Owens) of Gaffney, SC, two great grandchildren, Everly Black and Maverick Black, three sisters, Bernice Mosteller (Dwight) of Casar, NC, Judy Buff (Johnie) of Casar, NC, and Rachel Buchanan (Bill) of Hickory, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews.

 Born May 13, 1940, in Cleveland County, NC, Dennis was the son of the late Millard and Zula Hull Parker and was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandy Black, and seven siblings, Randy, Louise, Homer, Junior, Hettie, and Colleen, and an infant sister. 

 Dennis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a faithful member of Springmore Baptist Church. Dennis enjoyed cooking, gardening, making ice cream, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

 A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel conducted by Rev. Scott Caldwell and Rev. Jamie Mosteller. A visitation will be held from 1:00pm – 2:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Beaver Dam Baptist Church cemetery.

 To sign the guest book, please go to www.clevelandfuneralservices.com.

 A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc.