This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Parker, Dobbins, Williams, Collins, Maynard, Davis, Sanchez, Nance, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4459/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yadkinville- Samuel "S.D." Parker, Jr., 68, passed away Tuesday May 25, 2010 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Parker was born May 17, 1942 to the late Samuel D. & Ola P. Parker, Sr. He was co owner of Parker Tire for 44 years. Mr. Parker was a member of Turners Creek Baptist church where he served as Choir Director for 27 years. He also coached Deep Creek baseball for 14 years. Mr. Parker was also a charter member of the Courtney Ruritan Club. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Charles L. Parker, and William Parker. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Lela Dobbins Parker; his children Cregg (Inge) Parker, Yadkinville; Chris (Gracie) Parker, Yadkinville; Nikki (Randy) Williams, Yadkinville; Aaron Parker, Charlotte; and April (Gerald) Collins, Yadkinville; grandchildren Drew Parker, Savanna Parker, Nathan Parker, Landon Parker, Austin Williams, Ashlyn Williams, Adeline Maynard, Anderson Collins; step-grandchildren J.L. Davis, Ayssa Sanchez, Carlei! gh Collins, Camille Collins; step-great grandson Chase Davis; sister Fayerine Nance; a brother Max Parker. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday May 28, 2010 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday May 29, 2010 at Turners Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Bobby Russell and Rev. David Maynard. He will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery. The family would like to send a very special thanks to Clemmons Family Practice, Kate B. Reynolds Hospice home and also to the A.C.E Unit at Baptist Hospital for the loving care given to Mr. Parker. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Parker family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.