Friday, May 19, 2017 8:41 am

Paul Anderson Parker, age 82, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Born in Wilson County 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.

He is survived by his sons, Christopher Parker of Dunn, 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; seven grandchildren; 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 p.m 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 - 1:30 p.m.prior to the service.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.