Thursday, January 13, 2011 9:42 am

Robert Edward Parker, age 47, of Sandy Mush, NC, died Saturday, January 1, 2011. Memorial services were held at Piney Mountain Baptist Church. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Broome; his step-father, Kenneth Parker and a nephew. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Tammy L. Parker; his mother Alpha Flack Parker; one son, Edward Seth Parker and wife, Shonna “Buddi” of Forest City; one daughter, Brittany Parker and fiancé, Steven Sarratt of Gaffney; six sisters, Frances Padgett and husband, Charles of Ellenboro, Beverly Stafford and husband, Adam of Rutherfordton, Marcia King and husband, Burwell of Rutherfordton, Rhonda Hames and husband, Jerry of Ellenboro, Myra Cermak and husband, Bill of Rutherfordton and Kim Parker of Ellenboro; two brothers, Rev. Jeff Parker and wife, Priscilla of Rutherfordton and Ronald Broome and wife, Paula also of Rutherfordton. He is also survived by two grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the Parker family.