Jerry Dale Parker

Mr. Jerry Dale Parker, age 75 of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Parker was born on September 2, 1950, in Surry County to the late Grover Oliver and Frances Elizabeth Poore Parker. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather “Papa”, brother, and friend. Jerry will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving is his wife, Christine White Parker. Daughters and son-in-law, Christy Parker Bennett, Misty Dawn Parker, Raina White Bateman and Austin; two sons, Joshua Andrew White, Christopher Noah Parker; five grandchildren, Grace Bennett, Rylee Bennett, Mason Parker Livengood, Santiago Parker, Orion Bateman; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Keevy Parker Woodruff and Johnny, Patricia Parker Tucker and Ken; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Scotty Parker, Randy Parker and Kelley, Sandy Parker and Evelyn; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Irene White; his special dog, Bandit; along with several nieces and nephews. Mr. Parker was preceded in the death by his parents. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Central View Baptist Church in Dobson, North Carolina with Reverend Bill Faw and Reverend Eddie Honeycutt officiating. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Honor Guard Post 2019 Mount Airy and Post 9436 Pilot Mountain. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Central View Baptist Church from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy has been entrusted with the arrangements.