ZestSync

Nathaniel Parker, Jr. Metropolitan Funeral

Nathaniel Parker Jr. slipped into eternity’s sleep early Sunday morning of March 26, 2023. Later that day his longtime good friends were awaiting his arrival for one of their many outings at one of daddy’s favorite hangouts, “the track”, but he had already peacefully crossed over.

Nat was born to Charity Bell Parker and Nathan Parker on February 8, 1948, In Pitt County, North Carolina. He was the second oldest of five brothers. He is preceded in death by his father, Nathan Parker; his mother, Charity Bell Parker; his infant baby sister Helen Parker; two brothers, Carl Parker & James Earl Parker.

He leaves behind his two brothers, Preston Jerome Parker and Stanley Earl Parker a.k.a. Frank of Chesapeake, VA; four children, Donald Ray Norman Of Charlotte, NC, Colvetta Belma Martin of Portsmouth, VA, Natanya Loretta Fisher of Chesapeake, VA and Shena Wadsworth of Dulles, VA; five grandchildren, Faith Spillman Of Chesapeake, VA, Alan Moran of Norfolk, VA, Daniel Williams III of Dulles, VA and Shalom Williams of VA Beach, VA; three nephews, Spencer Parker of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Santonio Parker of Raleigh, NC and Terrie Riggins of Suffolk, VA and one niece, Tameka Sauls of Wilson, NC. We apologize, all of Nat’s family could not be listed, but he loved you all dearly! Many of you cousins were equal to siblings – you know who you are!

As a youth Nat had many jobs in which he delighted in such as, Norfolk Plywood in which he proudly touted he supervised up to 110 employees,(THAT WAS GREAT FOR A BLACK MAN IN THE LATE 60’S & 70’S) BUT IT WASN’T UNTIL HE MADE THE MOVE TO NORTHERN VA- ALEXANDRIA  TO WHICH HE FOUND “THE APPLE OF HIS EYE”  ( METRO) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in which he was employed for 32 years until he happily retired in 2005.

“Nat” as he was known to many and for many others “June”, Uncle June, Daddy, or granddaddy, whatever title or name you addressed him as, you were sure to get that grey eyed devilish smile as a response. Those eyes have been known to capture many hearts. Always armed with nothing but a smile he would set the tone for a room. His light heartedness was infectious. It was if he had a chill serum flowing through his veins. He was always even tempered & rarely in a rush. The dude was the epitome of the coolest cat! Not only that, Nat loved his family! He especially loved visiting the elderly members of the family and remember where each of them lived no matter how long or far it had been since he last saw them. He especially loved to see his Aunt Ada’s eyes light up as he walked in with her favorite meal in hand.  Nat’s relationship with his children had been fully restored. In these past years they’ve shared the “good days”, “ just because days” family events such as, graduations, birthdays and just this past Thanksgiving with hugs and lots of love and family photos. Nat always made a day of visiting his daughters while visiting in Chesapeake area by having coffee or tea with both his daughters Colvetta & Natanya and he lovingly referred to his baby girl Shena, as his “Sunshine. He was especially proud of his grandchildren. You could see his chest swell with pride as he showed up to see each of them receive their accolades! Always the proud grandfather! From his youth up until his passing Nat enjoyed writing poems and music. Daddy also loved the horse track & offtrack betting while hanging out with Mike & the guys. He lived life on his own terms, marching pigeon toed to his own beat!

ncG1vNJzZmillam%2FsLzOpaCtmZ6bwq%2Bx0ZqjrJ2iq7aksY2cpqZnnZq6sL7ImqNoppGptaK6yJ6jZqiRp7imvoyjqWg%3D

Lorie Orum

Update: 2024-05-18