Francis I. Parker
Francis I. Parker | |
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Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court | |
In office 1986–1986[1] | |
Appointed by | James G. Martin |
Personal details | |
Born | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | August 21, 1923
Died | March 5, 2008 | (aged 84)
Spouse | Mary Sommers Booth[2] |
Children | 3[2] |
Parent | John J. Parker (father) |
Alma mater | University of North Carolina |
Occupation | Judge |
Francis I. Parker (August 21, 1923 – March 5, 2008) was an American judge. He was an associate justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.[3]
Life and career
[edit]Parker was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of John J. Parker,[3] 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.[2]
In 1986, Parker was appointed by Governor James G. Martin to serve as an associate justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.[3]
Parker died in March 2008, at the age of 84.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Members – Supreme Court Of NC". North Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Francis Parker Obituary (1923-2008)". The Charlotte Observer. March 6, 2008. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ a b c "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.