Roxie "Rocky" Steven Parker Sr.

Roxie "Rocky" Steven Parker Sr.,75, of Grover, passed away January 5, 2022, at his home.

He was born October 27, 1946, in Mobile County, Alabama, son of the late Clyde Edward Parker ad Fannie Woodard Parker.

Rocky was a member of Royster Avenue Church of God, Shelby, where he was very involved with the church food ministry and the boy's youth ministry.

He loved to cook, but most of all he loved spending time with his loving family and taking trips to the mountain and the beach.

A funeral service will be held 2:30 pm Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Richard L. Shores.

The family will receive friends 1-2:30 pm prior to the service at the funeral home

Burial will be at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain.

Rocky is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Bonnie Short Parker; sons, Steve Parker Jr. (Sally), Duane Blanton (Jennifer); daughter, Regina Phillips (Clint); sister, Evone Sanford; grandchildren, Monica, Hannah, Tanner, Carmen, D.J., Adam, Ava, Ady; nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Rocky  was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia, Pearl and Catherine; brother Guy Edward.

Memorials may be sent to Royster Avenue Church of God, P.O. Box 1986, Shelby, NC 28151.

Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, Gastonia.