NASHVILLE - Kelly Horace Parker, age 77, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on August 20, 1943, he was the son of the late Rev. Alex Parker and Florence Mae Williams Parker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ella Louise Woodruff Parker; his brothers, Luther Willis Parker and Harvey Parker; his sisters, Irene Parker Vester, Linda Mae Parker Hayes, and Christine Parker; and his granddaughter, Leigh Ann Davis.
Kelly retired from CSX Railroad with over 30 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Tabernacle Praise of Nashville. Kelly also served as a Deacon in the church. He loved fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Kelly was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.
Kelly is survived by his wife of 10 years, Barbara Leonard Jones Parker; his daughters, Dianne Parker Shearin (Tommy), Karen Parker Johnson (Wayne), and Kelly Parker Pridgen (Chris); his son, Randy William Davis (Tami); his 12 grandchildren; his 20 great-grandchildren; his step-children, Keith Jones (Vikki), Janet Watson (Mark), Bruce Jones (Becky), Tracey Pearce (Randy), Jennifer Cooper (Chris); his 10 step-grandchildren; and his 8 step-great-grandchildren. He will also be remembered by his sisters, Rosetta Parker Sills, Pattie Parker Dozier (Jerry), and Lizze Parker Eskew Riley; and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Kelly's life will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Ray Vick officiating. Burial will follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & 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.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 8/20, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 8/20, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Funeral Service to celebrate Kelly's life will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Ray Vick officiating.
Cemetery
Forest Hill Cemetery
350 North 1st Street, Ext.
Nashville, NC 27856
Friday 8/20, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with y’all god bless
My thoughts and prayers are with you
In memory of Kelly Horace Parker, Charlotte Sills lit a candle
In memory of Kelly Horace Parker, Angie Collins lit a candle
In memory of Kelly Horace Parker, Jessica lit a candle
My Condolences to the family. God will see you through this difficult time. Hold to his hand and pray your way through.. Keep the Faith!!
In memory of Kelly Horace Parker, Diana Jones lit a candle
I am so sorry for your loss. Kelly was a wonderful person and I have been best friends with his daughter Kelly for 45 years. This family has always been very special to me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dianne I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I definitely understand. Sending prayers for you & your family during this difficult time.
It’s always hard to loose a love one but even harder when it’s your daddy and you are a girl. Just remember he will always be watching you wherever you are and one day you will be together again. May God wrap his arms around you guys and comfort you in this time of need. Love you all Buddy and Maryann
I am so sorry for your lost he will be dearly missed
Barbara and family we wish you were not having to go this time of grief and sadness. May the Lord comfort you in the days, weeks and months ahead. Love and prayers.
Kelly you will be missed at Oak Level Cafe. The staff would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Kelly and my dad Tommy Cary loved fishing together for years,hope they are fishing together again .They had a lot of fun together, god rest there souls.
In memory of Kelly Horace Parker, Annette Bunn lit a candle
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so very sorry for your loss.