Wilbur Thornton Parker
Wilbur Thornton Parker, Jr. of Nathalie, Virginia
February 14, 1967 - December 4, 2023
On Monday, December 4, 2023, God called home his faithful child, Wilbur Thornton Parker, Jr. W.T. passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital from a sudden heart attack.
He was born February 14, 1967, to the late Rebecca Juanita Williams Parker and Wilbur Thornton Parker, Sr.
W.T. lived in Campbell County for several years and in 1986, graduated Brookville High School. He went to work for Hardee’s, working his whole career there for over 30 years. W.T. was a most trusted employee there, he could do any job he was given and do it well. He always got along well with the people he worked with, and he was always punctual.
During the 90’s W.T. moved to Halifax County with his Pop, when Pop bought the 25-acre farm. W.T. helped Pop out with chores on the farm, all the while fulfilling his full-time job at Hardee’s. He enjoyed fishing with Pop, listening to Casey Kasem’s golden oldies, watching 70’s and 80’s tv shows, sports, impressing people with his memory and ability to recall statistics, and gathering with his whole family at Thanksgiving and Christmas. W.T. loved his large family greatly. Although he didn’t often get to go to church, because of his work schedule, he loved God and tried to be a true friend to his fellow man. He was a truly gentle soul, and our world is sadder and colder with his passing. We’ll all miss him greatly.
W.T. is survived by his brothers, Raymond Parker and wife Lisa of Lynchburg, Thomas Carl Parker and wife, Anna of Appomattox; stepmother, Sandra Parker of Florida; stepbrothers, Michael Bortzer and Chris Bortzer; aunt June Colbert; uncle Les Davidson both of Lynchburg; and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his stepbrother, Danny Bortzer.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox with Pastor Tom Walker officiating. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m., in Amherst Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2023, at Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox.
We would like you to be kind and spread joy to one another in W.T.’s memory.
