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Wilson Parker Obituary
BOONVILLE - Mr. Wilson Tony Parker, 56, of U.S. Highway 67, our loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away unexpectedly while working in Louisiana with Siemens Power Corp. as a field service technician. He was born March 22, 1950, in Surry County to Anthony Wilson "Tony" Parker and Vonnie Vestal Hicks. Wilson was a graduate of Winston-Salem Barber School, but was an employee of Siemens Power Corp. with 35 years of service. He was a faithful and devoted member of Charity Baptist Church, an avid gardener and enjoyed playing golf or working with his antique cars. His true love and devotion was to his family and friends. Regardless of how busy he may have been with work, he was always able to find time for his family or friends if they were in the need of help. Wilson was preceded in death by his father, and two stepfathers, Irvin Hicks and Jesse W. Pardue Sr. Surviving are his beloved wife of 38 years, Shelia Christine "Chris" Parker, of the home; two daughters, Lora Nance of Lexington and April (Kent) Wooten of Boonville; three grandchildren, who truly adored him, Bridget Nance, Katlyn Wooten and Chandler Wooten; his mother of Boonville; a sister, Norma (David) Shore of Boonville; his stepmother, Linda Parker; several stepbrothers; stepsisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including two very special friends, Junior and Mary Lois Miller of Boonville. His funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Charity Baptist Church, with the Rev. Eddie Driver, the Rev. Cecil Wetherholt and the Rev. Ralph Stanley officiating. He will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Pallbearers for the service will be the deacons of Charity Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Charity Baptist Church Building Fund, 1500 Charity Church Road, Boonville, NC 27011. Chris would like to thank all the family, friends and members of Charity Baptist Church Family, for all the prayers and support given to her and their children during this difficult time.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wilson Parker
Lee Watford
March 14, 2007
My sincere condolence to Mrs.Parker and family. Mr. Wilson was a great guy, always fun and good sprited and a pleasure to work with. MY Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
sarah sizemore-lawson
February 23, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Wilson. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sarah Sizemore-Lawson
Sharon (Hobson) Washam
February 22, 2007
So very sorry to hear of Wilson's death. Wilson was such a great friend while we were in school. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends.
Sara Enderli
February 22, 2007
I had the great pleasure of knowing Wilson and will always remember him popping in the office in his shorts and tennis shoes to drop off his expenses and make sure all was OK. Every thing with a smile. He will be missed.
Vic Milewski
February 21, 2007
Dear Family and Friends of Wilson -
I had the fortune to work with Wilson both at the Winston-Salem plant and years later at CTSS. He was always a very friendly and upbeat person who had a true southern gentleman aspect about him. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
My thoughts are prayers are with you.
Irene D'Ambra
February 20, 2007
Mrs. Parker and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Wilson's passing. He was a wonderful and thoughtful man. He will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure to know and work with him. His life on this earth may have been short, but what a difference he made during his time spent here with us. I will miss him dearly.
God bless you and your family.
Randy & Heidi LaRoche
February 20, 2007
To the Parker family and friends. Please know that I will truly miss Wilson. His great attitude and sense of humor were always welcome on so many outages. During slow times we often exchanged stories about our kids and grand kids. May the Lord bless you and ease the pain during these days of sorrow.
Respectfully,
Beth Lay
February 20, 2007
Dear Christine and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Christine with Wilson at several of our employee meetings and it struck me that they seemed to be one of those couples who were still very much in love after so many years of marriage. Wilson will be missed by all of us.
Mike Manning
February 20, 2007
My condolences to Wilson's family. He was a great man to work with. I'll miss our conversations and the time he spent with us here in the Houston office.
Kelcie Achord
February 20, 2007
Mrs. Parker and Family,
Men like Wilson are always a blessing to be around. He was well respected by all of us at Siemens.
Dustin Pogue
February 20, 2007
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Wilson. We worked together at Siemens on a handful of jobs and conversed around the Houston office whenever he was in town. I always enjoyed Wilson’s wonderful spirit and the pride in his work. May God be with your family during this difficult time.
Barbara Bruce Comer
February 20, 2007
Chris and family,
I remember when Jerry and I had just moved into our new home and you and Wilson came over so eager to lend a hand. Wilson had to show us how to put up curtain rods because it was obvious that we did not know what we were doing. That's the kind of wonderful man he was, always helpful and loving. We will miss him and want you to know that we love you. I know God has his arms around you all during this time.
Donna Langham
February 19, 2007
My sincere condolences to Wilson's family and friends. He was always the nicest man to work with and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Darryl Posey
February 19, 2007
Chris, Lora, April
I am so sorry to hear about Wilson he was truly a great man and friend he will be missed a bunch. May God bless you all. My Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry Oakley
February 19, 2007
To the Parker Family,
I was saddened to hear of Wilson's passing. I worked with Wilson off and on over the years at Westinghouse and always found him to be of good cheer. He was a good man. My prayers go out to each of you and may the God of Love and Peace dwell with you this day.
Alicia McGlumphy
February 18, 2007
April, Kent and family, We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We did not find out until tonight(Sunday).
Keith and Donna Blakley
February 18, 2007
Chris and Family,
We are so sorry for you all. Keith has enjoyed working with Wilson and will surly miss him. We both have you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time. If I can help you in any way please contact me. Love and peace to you and your family.
Donald and Jeannie Collins
February 17, 2007
Chris and family
You all are in our prayers. Just keep looking to God and he will get you through. Someday we will all be together again in heaven. Donald and Jeannie Collins
Angela Cave Walker
February 17, 2007
Chris, Lora, April and Family,
I always have known Wilson but my fondest memory is when he coached our softball team that went to Fayettville for a tournament. Kendra and I stayed with you guys and we were all so aggrevated by those people with the cow bells. He was always such a nice person. He always spoke to me when I would see him over at Aprils house. You all are in my prayers that God will help you through this difficult time in your lives.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Alex & Karen Nance
February 17, 2007
"The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble." Psalm 9:9.
This brings a prayer that God will comfort you with his love.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Alex & Karen Nane
Varner & Sarah Stinson
February 17, 2007
Chris, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Wilson. We loved him very much. Our prayers are with you and all his family.
Kay Dudley Hobson
February 17, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.You are in the thoughts of so many people right now. Please know that support, love and sympathy are with you during this difficult time.
Ken Haney
February 17, 2007
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Wilson. I have enjoyed working with him for the past 5 yrs and will miss him. My prayers are with the family. God bless you all.
Jean Rien
February 17, 2007
I only saw Wilson once when I was visiting Linda Parker. We went to his house and I felt like I knew him and his family as they were so warm and friendly to me. I remember he let Linda drive his car as there was problem with her car. From the moment I met him, I could see that he was a warm and caring person like his father, Tony.
The Parker family is in my thoughts and prayers.
In Christian Love, Jean Rien
Glenna Hicks
February 17, 2007
Vonnie,
I was so sorry to read of the death of Wilson, but, since I remember him only as a little boy, I was also gratified to read of his productive and happy life. I remember him getting on the bus in the mornings always with a little smile. He must have kept it all his life.
Of all your losses, I know this loss of a child must be especially hard. I pray that God will comfort you and keep you in his care now and in the days to come. Glenna Hicks
February 17, 2007
Chris & Family,
Our prayers are with you all in this sad time. Wilson was a very special person, always greeting you with that special smile. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Prayers and Love,
Calvin & Vicky Dudley
Sandra Appelbe
February 17, 2007
Chris, April, Laurie, I am so sorry to hear about Wilson. My prayers are with you at this time. Wilson was like his father, a fine friend and man. I truly hate this for you.
Jerry Spainhour
February 16, 2007
So sorry for the loss of Wilson. He was a great friend and fun to work and play golf with. May God be with all his family.
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