Harvester Parker, Sr. Obituary in Greensboro at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home

Obituary For Harvester Parker, Sr.

Mr. Harvester Parker, Sr. passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at his residence. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church at 12:00 pm. Visitation 11:30 am. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park. Professional services entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.

Harvester Parker, Sr. was born on August 31, 1941 to the late Novella Parker Turner and Wash Turner in Jefferson County, Birmingham, Alabama. He departed this life on July 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Parker and brother, Wallace Turner.

Harvester gave his life to Christ and joined New Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend James E. McCoy. He moved his membership to Godly Love Baptist Church where he served on the Trustee Board, Bus Ministry and was a faithful bible study goer. He reunited with New Zion Missionary Baptist Church where he was a devoted Deacon and member.

Harvester was educated in the Birmingham City Schools. He worked at Lorillard as a machine operator before retiring after 34 years of service.

Harvester was an avid bowler, he loved to eat and fellowship with his retiree buddies, family and friends. One of his passions was watching old western tv shows.

Harvester had a warm heart, caring spirit and a beautiful smile. He married his high sweetheart Frances Parker on August 19, 1962. They shared a blissful fifty-three (53) years together until her death. Now they are back together again. Together they had two (2) children, Natalie and Harvester, Jr.

Harvester leaves to cherish his memory: devoted daughters, Donna Parker and Natalie Parker; son, Harvester Parker, Jr. (Donna); three granddaughters, Charmece, Marketta and McKenzie; one grandson, Thomas; three great-grandchildren, Ayden, Elijah and Ja’Zaria all of Greensboro; brother, Robert Turner (Tracey) of Fresno, California; sisters, Gloria Dewey, Atlanta, Georgia, Jerelean Ayers, Patricia Turner-Manuel, Naomi Miller all of Birmingham, Alabama and Ruth Nelson of New Mexico; special friends, Mr. Charlie and Joan Mitchell and a host of nieces and nephews.

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My Sympathy to the Family,A Coworker and Friend

My he Rest In Peace,He was a Coworker and Friend, My Condolences to the Family.

I work with Parker at Lorillard,A goodFriend and Godly man, His Family has my Condolence,Rest In Peace.

I worked with Parker at Lorillard and he was always a very kind man who treated everyone with respect and dignity.... A good friend is what he was to me... RIP my brother/friend.. 🙏🏾🙌🏾 Jarvis Smith

Uncle Harvester, The coolest uncle ever with a laid-back constitution and down-to-earth spirit that we love and will truly miss.
Urshala Bains(niece),Taylor Bains(great niece),Jerelean Ayers(sister),Kerwvin Fisher(nephew),Timothy Fisher(nephew),Aaron Wilson(nephew) and many other great nieces and great nephews
Rest well Uncle,good and faithful servant

Rest in Heaven Uncle Harvester, God Speed and Condolences. You will be missed. May God peace and Love embrace our family. Kerwvin Fisher, nephew

My big brother ,I will miss you so much I love you So So much.

I will truly miss my oldest brother positive guidance and comforting words. I miss him sitting in our Auntie Maureen living room greeting me and the kids with a hug and beautiful smile. He would always surprised me in Troy Alabama with our Auntie Maureen and family. We have so many beautiful memories and I will keep them in my heart forever and a day. Sister Patricia Turner Manuel, Niece Iferoluwa Turner Manuel. Niece Novella Turner Manuel,Niece Destiny Turner Manuel,and Nephew Zavier Turner Manuel.

So sorry to hear that Harvester Pass. We bowled together for many years on the P.L. bowling league. My condolences and prayers to the family. Gloria McMasters

I am so sorry to see Harvester passed. I recently wondered how he was doing. He bowled in a league on Wednesday at Triad Lanes that I bowled in for several years. He was a super sweet person and gentleman. Judy Black, sec/treas Ciry Wide Seniors Bowling League

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