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American judge
Francis I. Parker
Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court
In office
1986–1986
Appointed byJames G. Martin
Personal details
Born(1923-08-21)August 21, 1923
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedMarch 5, 2008(2008-03-05) (aged 84)
SpouseMary Sommers Booth
Children3
ParentJohn J. Parker (father)
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina
OccupationJudge

Francis I. Parker (August 21, 1923 – March 5, 2008) was an American judge. He was an associate justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Life and career

Parker was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of John J. Parker, a judge. He attended Woodberry Forest School and the University of North Carolina. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict.

In 1986, Parker was appointed by Governor James G. Martin to serve as an associate justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Parker died in March 2008, at the age of 84.

References

  1. "Members – Supreme Court Of NC". North Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  2. ^ "Francis Parker Obituary (1923-2008)". The Charlotte Observer. March 6, 2008. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  3. ^ "Opening Remarks and Recognition of William Farthing on behalf of Sydnor Thompson by Chief Justice Sarah Parker" (PDF). North Carolina Supreme Court. Retrieved January 16, 2023.


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