Enoch "Blue" Richard Parker, 95, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born November 8, 1925 in Nash County to the late Onslow and Cleo Smith Parker.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Blanche Parker; a son Lester Parker; two son-in-law's Ray Joyner and Danny Whitley; ten brothers, and four sisters.

He is survived by his son Tommy Parker (Johnnette); a daughter Phyllis Whitley; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren.
A graveside service was held March 25, 2021 at Forest Hill Cemetery.