Larry Dale Parker, Sr.

Yadkinville Mr. Larry Dale Parker, Sr., 67, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Salisbury VA Medical Center. Mr. Parker was born August 21, 1946 in Ashe County. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and later in life, owned several convenience stores. Mr. Parker enjoyed fishing, Nascar, and watching football in his spare time. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his parents, Muncey and Sessie Parker. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Ruth Ann Gotliebson Parker; three children, T.J. Parker Patton and husband Tracy, Larry Dale Parker, Jr., and Missy Parker; two step children, William and Charles Vosseler; five grandchildren, Dustin Roby Parker, Damean and Daniel Davis, Nessie and Shawn Barnes; three great grandchildren, Jayden Daisy Parker, Trey Parker, and Anthony Chandler; one brother, Troy Carroll; and two K-9 companions, Brutus and Smoke. A memorial service will be conducted Monday, September 23, 2013 at 4:00PM at Gentry Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Jack Hodges officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Military honors will be provided by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to "Never Stop Looking", Missing Children Organization, c/o Kyle Gotliebson, 10490 Gentry Drive Justin, TX 76247 or to Yadkin VFW Post 10346 14509 Elkin Hwy 268 Ronda, NC 28670.