Ronald William Parker

Ronald William Parker (Ron) was born in Honea Path, South Carolina on May
21, 1938 to Raymond and Mae Brissey Parker. He passed peacefully on July
25, 2025.
He graduated from Honea Path High School and Erskine College. He played
on the tennis team at Erskine for four years. He was an active member in the
Baptist Student Union.
He coached and taught at both Liberty and T.L. Hanna High Schools. He later
acquired his Masters Degree at Clemson University.
For over 20 years, Ron worked with SC Vocational Rehabilitation counseling,
supervising and developing programs for young people with disabilities.
Ron was predeceased by his parents, and brother Bob Parker. Ron is survived
by his wife Dorothy Tanner Parker, brother Dr. Marshall Parker, children
Rhonda Hite (Tim), Pam Martin (Jay), Matt Harper (Annie), grandchildren
Hunter Hite, Parker Hite (Breanna), Dr. Logan Martin, Grace Anne Hopper
(Jayson), Jack Martin, Brooklyn Harper, great grandchildren Stetson Hite,
Sutton Hite, and Eleanor Mae Hite and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Ron enjoyed playing tennis, golf and was an avid Clemson Tiger football fan.
His hobbies were woodworking and refinishing antiques. He also got great joy
from his last two dogs, Beau and Rocky.
Memorial services will be held at First United Methodist Church in
Rutherfordton, NC on Saturday, August 9th at 2 PM. Visitation will follow.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 264 N Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.