Brady "Junior" Hampton Parker, Jr., age 89, of the Shiloh Community, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 14, 2024.
A native of Rutherford County, Junior was the son of the late Rev. Brady Parker and the late Faye Hastings Parker.
Junior was known as the mechanic, and he was also a member of the Thermal Belt Model A Club. He was a member of the Hollis Masonic Lodge #535.
In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by four siblings, Steven Parker, Prue Yelton, Grace Williams, and Louise Whitaker.
Survivors include Junior's wife of 67 years, Betty Parker, his daughter, Sheila Parker Whiteside and husband Jimmy, his son, Aaron Parker, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
The funeral was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel January 17 with Rev. Jason Madison officiating.
Memorials may be made to Shiloh Baptist Church, 1850 Poors Ford Rd., Rutherfordton, NC 28139.