PARKER, Lawrence Anthony Jr., 85, of Doswell, passed away on June 9, 2015. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Araminta Parker and one of eight children. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his daughter, Valerie Goodman. Lawrence retired from the National Asbestos Workers Local 88 with many years of service. He also served in the National Guard. He was a familiar face in Doswell, where he lived for over 50 years. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Eunice Parker; daughters, Terry Hann (David), Gail Clay (Thomas), Vicky Mitchell (Mark); son, Stephen Parker; son-in-law, Billy Goodman; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; sisters, Eileen Rutherford and Jean Tagawa; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA 23005, where a service will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Samuel Janney, his lifelong doctor, for his support and friendship. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.
