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Glen Parker

August 5, 1936 — May 13, 2008

Glen Parker, age 71, of Wells Road, died Tuesday, March 13, 2008 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Herbert F. and Ida Reece Parker. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby. Glen enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and traveling with his dear friend and "little fat buddy" Joe Lokerson. He also loved to bear hunt the mountains of North Carolina with his son, Bobby. Glen was a member of Laurel Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, of 43 years, Jean Parker; one son, Bobby Parker and his wife, Dana, of Canton; one daughter, Patti Parker and her fiancé, James Surrett, of Canton; three grandchildren, Chase Wilson, Drew Surrett, and Krystal Parker; and five step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008 in the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Roy Kilby and Reverend Ray Sharpe officiating. Burial will follow at Sunburst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Haywood Regional Medical Center Hospice, 560 Leroy George Drive, Clyde, NC 28721.

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Visitation
Thursday, May 15, 2008
7:00 PM 5/15/2008 7:00:00 PM - 9:00 PM 5/15/2008 9:00:00 PM
Wells Funeral Home of Canton

3715 Asheville Hwy.
Canton, NC 28716

Wells Funeral Home of Canton
3715 Asheville Hwy. Canton 28716 NC
United States
Visitation
Friday, May 16, 2008
2:00 PM 5/16/2008 2:00:00 PM
Wells Funeral Home of Canton

3715 Asheville Hwy.
Canton, NC 28716

Wells Funeral Home of Canton
3715 Asheville Hwy. Canton 28716 NC
United States
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