Clarence V. Parker, better known simply as Parker, went to be with the Lord on April 15th following a lengthy illness.
A native of Pisgah Forest, he was the son the late Herman O. and Nettie Corn Parker. He was a 1959 graduate of Clemson University. Having attended college on a football scholarship, he remained an avid, lifelong Tiger fan. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the Korean conflict as a military policeman. He carried his law enforcement service to Buncombe County, where he was an Auxiliary Deputy for 30 plus years – a familiar face at Enka High sporting events. He began his career of teaching in Seneca, South Carolina where he taught for 3 years before his love of the mountains brought him home. He then taught Vocational Agriculture at Enka High for 33 years, retiring in 1995. He was a dedicated member of Enka Baptist Church, where he served faithfully in a number of capacities from property committee to youth ministries.
Parker was survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Ann Parris Parker, a son, Michael Parker of Candler, a daughter, Lynn Ferguson of Enka, and a brother, Fred Parker of Pisgah Forest. He was also survived by 5 grandchildren, Russell and Reva Ferguson, Jeremy, Emily and Justin Parker, and 2 great grandchildren, Haley and Kaden Ferguson. Lastly, he was survived by a countless number of former Enka High students whose lives have been deeply influenced by his commitment to education.
Funeral Services were held at Mount Moriah Wesleyan Church, 1 Fairmont Rd, in Candler on Saturday April 20 at 4pm with a life memorial fellowship immediately following. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian assisted the Parker family.
A native of Pisgah Forest, he was the son the late Herman O. and Nettie Corn Parker. He was a 1959 graduate of Clemson University. Having attended college on a football scholarship, he remained an avid, lifelong Tiger fan. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the Korean conflict as a military policeman. He carried his law enforcement service to Buncombe County, where he was an Auxiliary Deputy for 30 plus years – a familiar face at Enka High sporting events. He began his career of teaching in Seneca, South Carolina where he taught for 3 years before his love of the mountains brought him home. He then taught Vocational Agriculture at Enka High for 33 years, retiring in 1995. He was a dedicated member of Enka Baptist Church, where he served faithfully in a number of capacities from property committee to youth ministries.
Parker was survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Ann Parris Parker, a son, Michael Parker of Candler, a daughter, Lynn Ferguson of Enka, and a brother, Fred Parker of Pisgah Forest. He was also survived by 5 grandchildren, Russell and Reva Ferguson, Jeremy, Emily and Justin Parker, and 2 great grandchildren, Haley and Kaden Ferguson. Lastly, he was survived by a countless number of former Enka High students whose lives have been deeply influenced by his commitment to education.
Funeral Services were held at Mount Moriah Wesleyan Church, 1 Fairmont Rd, in Candler on Saturday April 20 at 4pm with a life memorial fellowship immediately following. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian assisted the Parker family.
Clarence V. Parker, better known simply as Parker, went to be with the Lord on April 15th following a lengthy illness.
A native of Pisgah Forest, he was the son the late Herman O. and Nettie Corn Parker. He was a 1959 graduate of Clemson University. Having attended college on a football scholarship, he remained an avid, lifelong Tiger fan. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the Korean conflict as a military policeman. He carried his law enforcement service to Buncombe County, where he was an Auxiliary Deputy for 30 plus years – a familiar face at Enka High sporting events. He began his career of teaching in Seneca, South Carolina where he taught for 3 years before his love of the mountains brought him home. He then taught Vocational Agriculture at Enka High for 33 years, retiring in 1995. He was a dedicated member of Enka Baptist Church, where he served faithfully in a number of capacities from property committee to youth ministries.
Parker was survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Ann Parris Parker, a son, Michael Parker of Candler, a daughter, Lynn Ferguson of Enka, and a brother, Fred Parker of Pisgah Forest. He was also survived by 5 grandchildren, Russell and Reva Ferguson, Jeremy, Emily and Justin Parker, and 2 great grandchildren, Haley and Kaden Ferguson. Lastly, he was survived by a countless number of former Enka High students whose lives have been deeply influenced by his commitment to education.
Funeral Services were held at Mount Moriah Wesleyan Church, 1 Fairmont Rd, in Candler on Saturday April 20 at 4pm with a life memorial fellowship immediately following. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian assisted the Parker family.
A native of Pisgah Forest, he was the son the late Herman O. and Nettie Corn Parker. He was a 1959 graduate of Clemson University. Having attended college on a football scholarship, he remained an avid, lifelong Tiger fan. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the Korean conflict as a military policeman. He carried his law enforcement service to Buncombe County, where he was an Auxiliary Deputy for 30 plus years – a familiar face at Enka High sporting events. He began his career of teaching in Seneca, South Carolina where he taught for 3 years before his love of the mountains brought him home. He then taught Vocational Agriculture at Enka High for 33 years, retiring in 1995. He was a dedicated member of Enka Baptist Church, where he served faithfully in a number of capacities from property committee to youth ministries.
Parker was survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Ann Parris Parker, a son, Michael Parker of Candler, a daughter, Lynn Ferguson of Enka, and a brother, Fred Parker of Pisgah Forest. He was also survived by 5 grandchildren, Russell and Reva Ferguson, Jeremy, Emily and Justin Parker, and 2 great grandchildren, Haley and Kaden Ferguson. Lastly, he was survived by a countless number of former Enka High students whose lives have been deeply influenced by his commitment to education.
Funeral Services were held at Mount Moriah Wesleyan Church, 1 Fairmont Rd, in Candler on Saturday April 20 at 4pm with a life memorial fellowship immediately following. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian assisted the Parker family.
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