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Lee Norris Parker

Greenville, NC, USA

June 14, 1949 - July 26, 2019

Jun 14, 1949 - Jul 26, 2019

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Elder Lee Norris Parker was born in Greenville, NC on June 14, 1949 and he was the beloved son of the union between Jarvis and Sylvia Parker who preceded him in death and he was also the youngest of 13 siblings. He attended the public school system in Greenville, NC and after he graduated in 1968 he went on to serve his country and joined the U.S Marine Corporation and he was proud to serve as a U.S. Marine and he also served a tour in Vietnam.

He also had a strong passion for music and gravitated to playing keys at an early age and he played in multiple top 40 bands as a teenager. After his career as a U.S. Marine, he pursued his musical career and served as Minister of Music for a variety of local churches in the North Carolina area. He was also called into ministry at Philippi Baptist Church in Greenville, NC where his family attended worship services and he was a faithful servant to his calling.

Lee Norris played a significant role in raising his nieces and nephews and he taught some of them how to play and sing many songs and some of them went on to become great musicians themselves. One of his favorite songs that everyone enjoyed hearing him sing and play is "Wind Beneath my Wings".

He was a loving person who could make anyone laugh without effort because he had a natural gift for comedy. His nieces and nephews were his pride and joy and he loved them like they were his own children. He loved ministering the word of god to anyone at anytime and he truly enjoyed spending time with his family, singing, traveling, playing keys, listening to music, attending church services and he consistently encouraged and supported his family and friends.

Elder Lee Norris Parker leaves to cherish his memory: Sisters: Betty Joanne Lofton, Marjorie Moore (Marvin) Eula Parker; One Brother: Clayton Parker, Sr. : Nieces: Tempest Thomas, Karen Akosile(Fatai), Laura Weston, Jennifer Weston, Gwen Weston and Kimberly Williams, Sylvia Jean Parker and Tredine Parker; Nephews: Michael Wilson(Trayvois) and Lewis Wilson (Tosha), Marvin Parker and he had a host of great nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a special dear friend Valerie Cherry.

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