Notable Births & Deaths for Parker ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Parker. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford     (Singer, TV Host, Radio announcer)
  • Full name: Ernest Jennings Ford
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford<1>
  • He was born in Bristol (TN) on February 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Reston (VA) on October 17, 1991 (a Thursday).
  • Bristol is located in Sullivan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Parker (which is located in Ashe County).
  • Reston is located in Fairfax County, Virginia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 72.
• Monte Weaver     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Monte Weaver<1>
  • He was born in Helton (NC) on June 15, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on June 14, 1994 (a Tuesday).
  • Helton is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Parker. Both communities are located in Ashe County.
  • Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
  • At the time of his death, he was 88.