William "Bill" Thomas Parker, Sr., 69, of Raeford died suddenly Saturday, August 17, 2013.
He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 23, 1944 to the late Glenn and Betty Parker. He was a true outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and just being a part of nature. He cherished his family and the time they spent together. He spent more than four decades as an electrician with Burlington Industries. His life was devoted to serving Christ and others.
To cherish his memory he leaves behind his wife, Mary; son, William "Bill" Thomas Parker, II and fiance' Erin Tart, of Aberdeen; daughters Tracy Parker-Edwards and husband Ricky of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kim Parker of Southern Pines, Wendy Parker-Ward and husband Reedie of Pinehurst, and Marianne Parker of the home; brother Frank Parker of Raeford; sisters Glenda Chambers of Aberdeen, Nora Craven of Seagrove, and Sheila Deeb of Pinehurst; 12 grandchildren, LCpl Christopher Seaford (USMC), Jeremy Seaford, Megan Tillis, Michael Lovette II, Heather Odom, Richard Odom, Daniel Odom, Victoria Ward, Amber Ward, Erin Ward, Kaleb Quick, and Kyler Quick; and two great-grandchildren, Jade Odom and Taylor Tillis; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Boles Funeral Home in Pinehurst on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 6-8 p.m.
The funeral will be held at the Praise and Worship Center on Fayetteville Rd. in Raeford on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 3 p.m, Pastor Alton Burrow and Pastor Ken Shipley officiating. A private family burial will follow.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com