Paul Anderson Parker
March 14, 1935 ~ May 16, 2017
ROCKY MOUNT - Paul Anderson Parker, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Born in Wilson County, NC on March 14, 1935, he was the son of the late Hosea Thomas Parker and Maggie Anderson Parker. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Earlon Jeffries Parker; brother, Hosea Randolph Parker; and sisters, Pattie "Pat" Parker Bowen Jordan and Norma Parker Robinson.
Paul and his wife were owners of Happy Face University Daycare for over 25 years. He attended Shenandoah Baptist Church. Paul enjoyed every single day and never met a stranger. He filled his days spending time with his family and making memories he dearly cherished. After the passing of his wife, Paul enjoyed attending senior events, especially dancing. Paul was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Paul leaves behind to cherish his memory, sons, Christopher Parker of Dunn, NC; Chadwick Parker and wife, Sherry, of Rocky Mount; Colin Parker and wife, Jessica, of Rocky Mount; and Jacob Parker and wife, Melissa, of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by grandchildren, Kelsey Parker, Haley Parker, Spencer Parker, Hunter Parker, Tatiana Parker, Jaxon Parker, and Logan Parker; and brothers, Arthur William Parker of Wilson; and Henry Thomas Parker of Elm City; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Glenn Hill officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, during this very difficult and sad time. We enjoyed Paul’s friendship- his many stories – which always created a laugh! Jimmy & Sherry Strickland
I WAS A FRIEND OF PAUL WE EAT BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING AT BOJANGLES . WENT TO DANCING WITH HIM ! I SURE AM GOING TO MISS HIM! RAY BROWN A FRIEND.
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We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Paul at Wendy’s; he observed us as we were eating and invited himself right on over because he said we looked like nice people to eat with. Lol. We thoroughly enjoyed his dance moves. He said he liked to dance his butt off at the Moose Lodge. And when we found out by pure coincidence that Jacob was his son, he really lit up! He told us that he liked to go and spend his lunch hour with him. I think Mr. Paul enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed him cause he sure smiled and laughed a lot with us. And as he got ready to head out the door to go dance his butt off (and he demonstrated again…at the door), he said I don’t even know your names! We introduced ourselves and he was off! We haven’t met anyone else yet who was as delightful as he was. Our prayers and condolences go out to the Parker family, especially to Jacob.
SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER. WILL MISS SEEING HIM AT CHURCH. MAY THE LORD BLESS EACH OF YOU IN A SPECIAL WAY. JOE AND MARY EZZELL ROBIN AND MARK CASE SHENANDOAH BAPTIST CHURCH
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There was not a day that went by that Mr. Parker was not in the yard either raking or picking up pine cones. I would encounter him walking my dog and engage in humorous conversation and of course his dance moves, he will be missed greatly in the community. May GOD wrap you in his loving arms and give you the strength you need during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family With Sympathy, Les and Pam Small