Mr. James Junior Parker Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. James Junior Parker

Mr. James Junior Parker was born February 20, 1933 to the parents of Elijah Huntley and Amanda Parker. He peacefully departed this life on March 26, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was employed at Bonsal of Lilesville, NC where he retired after 32 years.

He was a fun-loving man who loved to work. He was a very strict man, who meant business when it came to his money and his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his fifteen (15) siblings; one son, Ricky Parker and one grandson, James Junior Little.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Jackson Parker; his children: Larry (Kathy) Parker of Polkton, North Carolina, Terry Parker of Wadesboro, North Carolina, Tommy Parker of Wadesboro, North Carolina, Cathy (Larry) Little of Wadesboro, North Carolina, Danny Parker of Wadesboro, North Carolina, Carolyn Parker of Wadesboro, North Carolina, Gary (Kalissia) Parker of Pinehurst, North Carolina, Avis Parker of Wadesboro, North Carolina, Keith Leak of Richmond, Virginia and Patricia Dean of Charlotte, North Carolina; thirteen (13) grandchildren, twenty-eight (28) great grands and eleven (11) great-great grands; two half-brothers, Frankie (Barbara) Tillman of Wadesboro, North Carolina and Curtis Tillman of New York; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Services will be on Thursday, March 30, 2023, 2:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be at Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The family will greet family and friends on Thursday from 1:30-2:00pm.

The public viewing will be on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 3.15-5:30pm.

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We have just learned of James' passing. Our sincerest condolences to you all, dear family. We had the pleasure of working with James at Bonsal Mining. We got tickled when we read he was a serious man, especially with his money! He would work all day at the mine and leave that job to go do more work! He always had a smile on his face and laughing about something! May God continue to be with you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With love, Beemie & Debbie Gilmore

Sending my sincere condolences to the family. Brenda Merriman

We're so very sorry for your loss,cotinued prayers for the entire family,love you all,Aaron&Jean Neal

I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. James and my dad were good friends And let's not forget the plowing for the spring garden! To my classmate Cathy and the rest of the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Teri E Parsons and family.

My deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🕊️💕 Shavonda Wall& Family

A long time neighbor and friend of our family will truly be missed. May the Parker family find peace, comfort and understanding during the passing of your love one. You ALL are in our prayers. Callie & Susan Little & The Sturdivant Family

Remembering The Family In Prayer🙏🏽🙏🏽 Eyvonne Caraway

Extending our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one Mr. James Parker. Our pray for peace and comfort for your family during this most difficult time. The Buchanon/Polk Family