Daniel McDowell Parker, 73, of Lincolnton passed away Saturday, March
 
 18, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Born December 7th, 1949, he was the son
 
 of the late Walter Frank Parker Jr. and Rosie Lee Parker.  Daniel was a
 
 faithful member of River View Baptist Church having served as a deacon, teacher, and chairman of the
 
 cemetery and history committees over the years. He served in the United States Navy
 
 from 1969-1973 and was a machinist for more than 25 years.
 
 He is survived by his wife, Linda Parker, of Lincolnton, his daughters,
 
 Robin (David) Coffey of Lincolnton and Lee Ann (Jon) Arrowood of
 
 Lincolnton, his brother, Hal (Joann) Parker; his sister, Susan Parker;
 
 his four grandchildren Caprice Coffey, Josiah Coffey, Rhaina Coffey,
 
 and Dessa Coffey.
 
 In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by his son,
 
 Seth Micah Parker.
 
 A celebration of life will be at11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at
 
 River View Baptist Church in Lincolnton with Pastor Barry Brookshire
 
 and Pastor Mike Young officiating. The family will receive friends an
 
 hour prior to the service.
 
 Memorials may be made to River View Baptist Church, 2230 Riverview
 
 Road Lincolnton, NC 28092, 704-735-3935.