Michael Duane Parker, 60, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at home on January 7, 2026.

Michael was born on March 3, 1965, in Statesville, N.C. He loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, and the freedom of riding his Harley. He was a supervisor in commercial and residential HVAC plus aspects of construction.

He is survived by his mother and father, Jerry and Trudy Parker, and his brother, Terry Parker (Teresa Barber); his fiancée, Tami Nesbit; uncles, Allen Sells (Lynda) and Vincent Sells; and several other aunts and uncles and cousins; as well as a fur baby, Bandit.

He was preceded in death by an uncle, Kenneth Sells, and several other aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, in the Troutman Funeral Home Chapel.

Arrangements for Mr. Parker are in the care of Troutman Funeral Home.