David Jesse Parker, 76, of Louis M. Dr., Carthage, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 at his residence. A graveside service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at Johnson Grove Cemetery in Vass. A native of Moore County, Mr. Parker was born October 5, 1934, the son of Joseph Brinkley and Hilda Williford Parker. He was a veteran of the US Army and had been a telephone lineman. Mr. Parker was a member of Vass Baptist Church. He is survived by 2 daughters, Sandra P. Franklin of Robbins and Deborah Jean Parker of West End; a brother, Joseph Brinkley Parker, Jr of Vass and a sister, Eunice P. Stokes of Pinehurst; 8 Grandchildren; 2 Great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home in Candor.