Matthew Joseph Parker

Matthew Joseph Parker, 51 of Tazewell, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 21, 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia and was the son of the late Howard Parker and Ruth Dunson., who survives. Matthew was a Camera Shop Technician for the Ritz & Wolfe Camera Company.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Adam Parker.

Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Gloria Parker; children, Jessica Bedoya and Alejandro, Elizabeth Wolak, Adam Rosenberger, Nick Rosenberger and Melinda Middleton, James Whisenhunt, Maggie Jorgensen, Harley Jorgensen, Amanda Byke, Kaitlyn Jorgenson, Sara Jameson, Noah Mcardle; six grandchildren; brothers, Mike Northrup and Lynne, and Christopher Robbins; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

Private cremation services are being cared for at the Arnett & Steele Cremation Center in Pineville. The Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel in Harrogate is honored to be serving the Parker family.