Person:Walter Parker (10)

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Walter Ray Parker, Sr.
m. 16 Apr 1896
  1. Maggie Parker1897 - 1897
  2. Ruth Parker1898 - 1980
  3. Dwight Levoyser Parker1901 - 1978
  4. Amos Floyd Parker1903 - 1972
  5. Walter Ray Parker, Sr.1905 - 1989
  6. Vera Inez Parker1908 - 1989
m. 10 Dec 1932
  1. Walter Ray Parker, Jr.1934 - 1984
Facts and Events
Name Walter Ray Parker, Sr.
Gender Male
Birth? 28 Aug 1905 Reidsville, Tattnall County, GA
Marriage 10 Dec 1932 to Thelma Mae Walker
Death? 26 Nov 1989 Durham, Durham County, NC
Burial? 28 Nov 1989 Durham, Durham County, NC

!Walter lived in Durham since 1948. He worked for Rowe-Goodwin & Jones Construction Co. until his retirement in 1970. He was a Baptist. He died in his home at the age of 84 from "ischemic heart disease". He had lived at 1834 Forest Road for over 40 years. His graveside funeral service was held at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. There were obituaries in Durahm & Raleigh, NC newspapers. When they were first married, Walter and Thelma lived in a duplex on Penman St. behind the Parker Grocery Store.