AHOSKIE, NC – Charles Walter Parker, age 55, died on August 30, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville, NC.

Mr. Parker was born in Hertford County on September 18, 1959, a son of the late Carl William and Dorothy Johnson Parker. Chuck was a graduate of Ahoskie High School, a member of Hickory Chapel Free Original Free Will Baptist Church, and a farmer. He was an avid motorcyclist, and enjoyed water skiing, and jet skiing.  Chuck was a kind and gentle man which was evident in his love of dogs.

Left to cherish his memory is his brother, Bill Parker and wife, Ardie of Como, NC; his sister, Linda White and husband, Walter of Ahoskie NC; five nieces; and five nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm at Garrett Sykes Funeral Service – Ahoskie Chapel, and other times at the home of his sister, Linda White.

A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at 3:00 pm at the Garrett Sykes Funeral Service – Ahoskie Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Skipper officiating. Burial will follow in the Parker Williams Family Cemetery, Ahoskie, NC.

Garrett Sykes Funeral Service – Ahoskie Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Parker family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.