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William Andrew Parker, Jr., 89, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Middleburg, Florida. He was born on July 21, 1936, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
William earned an Associate of Arts degree and served in the United States Navy, retiring after a career that included work as a Flight Engineer. Following his military service, he was employed with Kelly Pontiac as a car salesman. William was a member of Potter’s House Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William A. Parker, Sr. and Mattie Mae Ricks, as well as his siblings Kenneth Parker, Gregory Parker, and Rita Parker.
William is survived by his children, Nigel Parker and Andrea A. Wilhite, and his grandson, Von Earl Wilhite. He is also survived by his brother Lloyd Parker, his sister Joyce Bush, nephews Terrell Harris and Tobias Harris, and his niece Shola Hamilton.
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