Floyd Parker

A 2003 retiree of the Greater Gaston Baptist Association, Floyd Parker’s life has
been filled by his love for music. He served some twenty years as Minister of Music
in Baptist churches following his four-year tour in the Marine Corp during which
time he played trombone in the 2nd Division Marine Band. While in junior and senior
high school, Floyd played the baritone horn in the school bands. In the sixth grade,
he played the cornet. He grew up loving the music of the church. Floyd has maintained
his interest and skills in playing musical instruments.