Lloyd Monroe Parker

Lloyd Monroe Parker, age 84, of Marion, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017.  He was born on November 12, 1932 to the late Monroe and Virgie Morefield Parker.  In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Ann Younce Parker and a daughter, Tracy Ann Parker. Lloyd was a faithful Dad, Papaw and Great Papaw Parker.  He was his family’s biggest fan, always there at sporting events cheering them on.  He had a special love for all of his family and was always telling people he was where he loved to be - with all of his family. Lloyd worked various jobs throughout his lifetime including the old Burlington plant.  When he wasn’t working his ‘regular’ job, Lloyd enjoyed working on lawn mowers. He had a special companion whom he loved very much, Lucky the cat, who was always by his side until his death last year.  He was a member of Roan Creek Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memories include his son and daughter--in-law, Timothy and Shirley Parker; sisters:  Shirley Wood and husband Alfred, Mary Shupe and husband Benny and Barbara Sexton; brothers:  Dallas Parker and wife Phyllis and Charles Parker; grandchildren:  Karissa Thornburg and husband Preston, Daniel Parker and fiancé Meghan Thomas, Troy Parker and fiancé Amber Ward; great grandchildren:  Liam Thornburg, Mila Thornburg, Elaina Parker and Connor Ward; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends. The family will receive friends from 2-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services to follow at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor David Hankal and Pastor Mike McNutt officiating.  Graveside service and interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Daniel Parker, Troy Parker, Carroll Parker, Terry Parker, Brian Shupe and Kenneth Wood.  Honorary pallbearers are Dwayne Wood, David Shupe, Roy Hodge, David Bunting and David Manuel.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Ark of Grace Orphanage & Feeding Center (Chipata, Zambia) PO Box 885, Marion, VA 24354 or www.arkofgrace.weebly.com. At other times the family will receive friends at the home of a granddaughter, 1004 Matson Drive, Marion, VA 24354 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mountaincityfh.com. The family of Lloyd Monroe Parker has entrusted his services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683.