James Parker Iii

James Burlie Parker, III, 63, of Concord, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Parker was born November 13, 1956, in Martinsville, Virginia to James Burlie Parker Jr. and Barbara Brumfield Parker. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Charlotte Grace Parker.

Jim gave his life to the Lord at age 6 and wanted his life to be a testimony to others. Jim attended South Iredell High School in Troutman NC and was known to all as “Doc” due to his athletic trainer skills. He attended Appalachian University and graduated from Gardner Webb University and Bluefield College. He was funny, compassionate, giving, generous, strong willed, well spoken and passionate about his faith, family, and the Tarheels.

Family and friends will gather from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Saturday, October 10, 2020 at West Cabarrus Church to share memories of Jim. The funeral service will follow at 3:00pm at West Cabarrus Church. The church is located at 7655 Bruton Smith Blvd, Concord, NC.

Survivors include wife, Deborah Lankford Parker of Concord, NC; parents, Reverend James Burlie Parker, Jr .and Barbara Brumfield Parker of Statesville, NC; sons, Reverend John James Burlie Parker IV (Joyce Anne Parker) and Taylor Joseph Parker (Dakota Erin Parker); grandchildren, Abigail Louise, Daniel James Burlie V, Carol Anne, William Henry, Evan Lee, Elisabeth Joy, Phineas Quinn; brother, Paul Joel Parker (Laura Bassett Parker); nephews, Reverend Joel Andrew Parker (Rachel Lynn Parker) and Cameron Evan Parker.

Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Levine Cancer Center.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg is serving the Parker family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com