James Edward "J.E." Parker

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. James J. E. Parker, age 72, of 2429 Parkertown Road died on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Funeral Service will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Blackman's Grove Baptist Church, Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Rodney Wilson. Burial will follow at J.E. Parker and Family Cemetery in Four Oaks, NC.             Mr. Parker was born on April 12, 1947 in Johnston County to the late James Edward Parker Sr. and Bethany Allen Parker of Four Oaks.  He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Parker, and his sisters, Melverine Blackmon and Myrtis Johnson.  Mr. Parker was a retired truck driver, farmer, carpenter and was a member of Blackman's Grove Baptist Church in Four Oaks.                          Survivors include his wife, Billie Carol Parker; son, Alex Parker and wife, Kristie of Four Oaks, Andy Parker and wife, Tammy of Coats; daughter, Beth McLamb and husband, Eddie of Benson; grandchildren, Savannah Parker, Cameron Parker, Courtney MacDonald and husband, Zack, Aaron Parker and wife, Megan, Faith Woodall, Hunter McLamb, and Gracie Parker; stepchildren, Preston Parker and wife, Alisa of Smithfield and Jessica Parker of  Four Oaks; step grandchildren, Jaylie Gibson, Kylie Gibson, Tyler Gibson, Daylon Parker, and Phoenix Parker; great-grandchildren, Miranda Parker, Sarah Ann Woodall, Aayden Parker, Kinsley-Grace MacDonald, Mason Parker, and Harrison MacDonald; and sisters, Careleen Blackmon of Benson, Betty Jean Williams of Colorado; several nieces and nephews.             The family will receive friends on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM  at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks and other times at the home.             Condolences may be sent to the family at www.roseandgraham.com             Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks, NC 27524.