Max Salathen Parker

Max Salathen Parker, 68, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on October 17, 1955, son of the late Solon Basil Parker and Ruby Vashti Rape Parker. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Solon Parker.

Max was a loving husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend to everyone. He never met a stranger. He was a master carpenter in both residential and commercial building. He retired from UCPS where he enjoyed using his carpentry skills to help others. Spending time with his family, going to church, joking with friends and riding in his Polaris were things Max enjoyed most. Max endured several years of sickness and fought hard with the help of his wife and family until the Lord called him home.

A funeral service will be held at 3:30 PM, Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Wolf Pond Baptist Church, 78 Wolf Pond Road, Pageland, SC 29728. The family will receive friends and family prior to the service from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM.

Max is survived by his loving wife, Betty Jean Parker; two sons, Brian Kemp Parker (Julie) of Monroe, and Brandon Salathen Parker (Casey) of Monroe; one daughter, Bridget Michelle Dearing (Scott ) of Monroe; a sister, Martha Diane Holloway (Bill) of Monroe; and six grandchildren, Preston Parker, Jenna Parker, Parker Dearing, Paxton Dearing, Brinley Parker and Allie Parker.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider making memorials to Wolf Pond Baptist Church, 78 Wolf Pond Road, Pageland, SC 29728.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com.

Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112 is honored to be entrusted to care for the Parker family.