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James Thomas Parker

November 2, 1939 ~ July 31, 2010

WINTERVILLE - James Thomas "Jim" Parker, 70, formerly of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010. He was born November 2, 1939, son of the late Marion and Nora Parker. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Doris Ballou. Jim served his country in the United States Army. He also served his community as a city councilman in Wilson for 2 terms. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Wilson where he served as deacon and a member of the Elks Lodge. Mostly he was remembered as a loving father and grandfather who adored his grandson, Grayson. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, son, James Scott Parker of Wilson; daughter, Michelle Parker Quick and husband John of Winterville; grandson, Grayson Kyndall Quick; brother, Wayne Parker and wife Barbara of Hendersonville, TN; sister, Kay Daughtridge and husband George of Jupiter, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service to remember Jim will be held at 2:00p.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will follow the service. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 8/4, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 8/4, 2:00 pm

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  1. As R.C. Marks’ sister, I remember well his friendship with Jimmy and their love of baseball. Their team won a championship when they were 14. I didn’t see Jimmy often over the years, but when I did he talked about the game like it was yesterday. His research and great memories were made into a book for all to enjoy. He missed the 50th reunion of the class of 58′. But R.C. and John Bagget went to visit him the day of the reunion. You would never have known that Jimmy had had an amputation the day before. It was a wonderful visit with lots of laughs and memories. We will miss him. Pat Marks McDonald

  2. AS A COUSIN OF JIM’S ON HIS MOTHER’S SIDE , I REMEMBER ALL THE REUNIONS HE WOULD COME TO AND BRING HIS MOTHER. JIM WAS A FAMILY PERSON WHO LOVED BEING WITH FAMILY AND ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT HIS BEAUTIFUL COUSINS. WE LOVED JIM AND WILL REMEMBER HE WAS ALWAYS THEIR FOR US. GOD BLESS YOU ALL THE IVEY JOHNSON FAMILY


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