Obituary of WADE H. PARKER

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - May 11, 1995 

Wade Hampton Parker, 83, of 31471 Verna St., died Tuesday, May 9, 1995, at his home. 

Mr. Parker was born in Windsor, N.C., and was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Lucy Minton Parker. Mr. Parker was an Army veteran and Coast Guard veteran. He was retired from the bleaching department of Union Camp Corp. He was a member of Franklin Baptist Church, the Bruner Bible Class and the High Street Senior Citizens. 

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Louise Smith Parker; one sister, Sadie Parker Kizer of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in Poplar Spring Cemetery by Dr. Roy DeBrand and the Rev. Sharon James. Memorials may be made to Franklin Baptist Church. Wright Funeral Home is handling arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B9

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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Wade Hampton Parker, born in Windsor, North Carolina, died at his home on 9 May 1995 at age 83.

A graveside service for Wade Hampton Parker was held at Poplar Spring Cemetery on 11 May 1995, officiated by Dr. Roy DeBrand and the Rev. Sharon James.

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WADE H. PARKER

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - 11 May 1995

Wade Hampton Parker, 83, of 31471 Verna St., died Tuesday, 9 May 1995, at his home.

Mr. Parker was born in Windsor, N.C., and was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Lucy Minton Parker. Mr. Parker was an Army veteran and Coast Guard veteran. He was retired from the bleaching department of Union Camp Corp. He was a member of Franklin Baptist Church, the Bruner Bible Class and the High Street Senior Citizens.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Louise Smith Parker; one sister, Sadie Parker Kizer of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today [11 May 1995] in Poplar Spring Cemetery by Dr. Roy DeBrand and the Rev. Sharon James. Memorials may be made to Franklin Baptist Church. Wright Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Value                                    |
| Name  | Wade Hampton Parker                      |
| Age   | 83                                       |
| Birth | 1911 (estimated); Windsor, N.C.          |
| Death | 9 May 1995; at his home, 31471 Verna St. |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                | Relationship         | Residence       |
| Wade Hampton Parker | Decedent             | 31471 Verna St. |
| Louise Smith Parker | Wife (survivor)      | Not stated      |
| Sadie Parker Kizer  | Sister (survivor)    | Franklin        |
| Benjamin Franklin   | Father (predeceased) | Not stated      |
| Lucy Minton Parker  | Mother (predeceased) | Not stated      |
| Several nieces      | Nieces (survivors)   | Not stated      |
| Several nephews     | Nephews (survivors)  | Not stated      |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 11 May 1995          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B9                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Army veteran  
• Coast Guard veteran  
• Retired from the bleaching department of Union Camp Corp.  
• Member of Franklin Baptist Church  
• Member of the Bruner Bible Class  
• Member of the High Street Senior Citizens

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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