Mr. Parker was born May 13, 1949 in Mobile, Alabama, son of the late George Washington Parker and Kathleen Wallace Parker. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served aboard a nuclear submarine. Steve was a lifelong carpenter and was an amazing artist. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Parker; four children, Christy Peterson and husband Eugene, LeChristopher Parker, Kimsey Parker, and Kathleen Parker Myers and husband Elliott; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four brothers, Michael Parker, Patrick Parker, Ricky Parker, and Allen Parker; a sister, Shirleen Law; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Norma Coleman and Betty Thompson; and a brother, Scotter Parker.
A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in the Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel with his brother, Rev. Michael Parker officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may given to Christy Peterson.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Parker family.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
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