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Justin Allen Parker, 31, of Cleveland, NC passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 23, 1984 in Statesville to Jeff Allan & Tammy Richardson Parker. Justin was a 2003 graduate of South Iredell High School and wheeled across the stage with a well-deserved standing ovation for his accomplishments. He was the first poster child in Iredell County for Muscular Dystrophy Association for the Harley Owners Group out of Tilley Harley Davidson of Statesville, where he is a lifetime member of the H.O.G. Club. Justin was a real talker and made friends everywhere he went. He developed several interests and hobbies throughout his life and was always looking for a job. He wanted to help support his family. Justin tried dog washing, riding horses, electronic repair, computer guru and all around source of information. And let’s don’t forget fly killing. He often sat in the Blacksmith shop in Love Valley and killed flies for his Uncle Charlie for 5 cents a fly. What an entrepreneur! The impact this young man made on so many lives, as he wheeled through our hearts, had to have been God’s purpose in sending him to us. He has been such an inspiration to so many people. While dealing with pain, in a capacity few of us can understand, he met each day with a smile and love in his heart for everyone. He was a member of Troutman Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Michelle L. Parker (Nick Stange) of Mooresville, Jordan L. Parker of the home; paternal grandparents, Jesse and Peggy Parker of Mooresville and Barbara & Leonard Wiggins of Statesville; aunt and uncle, Trena Parker Johnson and Charles Saunders; uncle, Mark Parker; and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins. Justin is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Melva Richardson and Billy S. Richardson; uncle, William "Buck" Johnson; and his best friend his dog, Shelby. A Celebration of Justin’s Life will be held on Wednesday, November 4, at 3:00 PM at Troutman Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Paul Childers officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be prior to the service from 1:30 – 3:00 PM at the church. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 701, Charlotte, NC 28209 or Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Oasis Shriners, 6054 Doug Mayes Way, Charlotte, NC 28262.

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Justin Allen Parker

June 23, 1984 - October 31, 2015