Ronald Wayne Parker, age 66, of Supply, NC died on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at New Hanover Medical Center.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on June 3, 1950 to the late Avery and Vera Walters Parker.  He previously worked as the Public Safety Director for the City of Lumberton.  He was a member of St. Albans Masonic Lodge #114 and the Sudan Shriners.

He was preceded in death by his father, Avery Parker; his mother, Vera Walters Snipes; and sisters, Dale Pittman and Shirley Britt.

Mr. Parker is survived by his wife, Ricky S. Parker of the home; son, Terry W. Parker (Jan) of Lumberton; brother, Roger Parker of Lumberton; sister, Gray Ellis of Lumberton; brother-in-law, Pat Stallings (Tammy) of Lumberton; and two grandchildren, Lauren Parker and Austin Allen.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 11:30 AM at Floyd Memorial Chapel with Dr. Rudy Ramphal officiating.  Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton.  A time of visitation will precede the service on Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 AM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 East 5th Street in Lumberton.

Memorials are encouraged to be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.