Earl Wayne Parker

Earl Wayne Parker, 62, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. He was born April 30, 1955 in Surry County to Thad Dearl Parker and Kate Arlene Bryant Parker Hutchens. He was preceded in death by his father Thad Dearl Parker; brother Thad Dearl Parker Jr.; step-father Bobby L. Hutchens; brother-in-law John R. Cranor. He is survived by his mother Kate B. Hutchens; special loving friend Annis Whittington; step-son Michael Seats; several grandchildren; sisters Donna Cranor, Jackie Hutchens, and Renee Billings (Randy Davis); niece Spencer Ashley; many special cousins. Earl enjoyed playing golf and fishing. He worked at RJ Reynolds for 17 years and then became an accomplished barber. The family would like to thank Mtn. Valley Hospice for the loving care given to the Parker family. Memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice of Yadkin County, P.O. Box 1267, Yadkinville, NC 27055. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Parker family.