Mr. Willie Arther Parker
February 1, 1930 - August 23, 2016
Willie “Will” Arther Parker, died on August 23, 2016, at The Elizabeth House in Flat Rock. Will was raised in Yancy County. He and his loving and devoted wife, Ruth Ann Nelson Parker, have been residents of South Asheville for close to 18 years since they were married in Black Mountain. Will, a sincere and faithful husband, was a man of the Lord who read his bible daily and was a loyal and respected member of Bethel Baptist Church in West Asheville where he taught Sunday school. Will was enlisted in the United States Army and served honorably in the Korean War. He thoroughly enjoyed playing golf and he was an avid fan of Virginia Tech. Will is survived by wife Ruth Ann, stepsons Ben Blandford, Stephen Parker of Fort Lauderdale, siblings, Bob (Lyndia), Charles “Ronny”, Clarence (Wilma), Donna McKinley, Eva Hatcher, Gilbert (Marisa) and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, Floyd and Truly, sister, Elizabeth, and brother, Paul. A memorial service for Will, officiated by Pastor Mark Lewis, is to be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 31, at Bethel Baptist Church, located at 125 Ben Lippen Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The family will receive friends at the home, 102 Birch Forest Lane, Asheville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethel Baptist Church.
Willie “Will” Arther Parker, died on August 23, 2016, at The Elizabeth House in Flat Rock. Will was raised in Yancy County. He and his loving and devoted wife, Ruth Ann Nelson Parker, have been residents of South Asheville for... View Obituary & Service Information