Charles Keith ( Rabbitt) Parker, age 59, Sylva died Monday, August 13, 2012 in Tacoma, WA. Keith was born November 24, 1952 in Sylva, NC. He is the son of the late Lymon Charles and Ila Mae (Buchanan) Parker. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Diane Sue Ray Parker; a sister, Nancy Parker and husband, Michael Monger of Raleigh; a daughter, Samantha Ray Parker and boy friend, Roger Diffenbaugh of Asheville; and a son, Robert Lymon Parker of the home.
He was employed by as a long distance trucker, and formerly worked at Southern Lumber of Sylva. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675. A celebration of Keith's life will be held at a later date.
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