Atlas Timothy Parker, age 69 of New Hill, passed away on Wednesday (9/6/2023) with his family by his side, at home on the land that was the Parker Farm where he was born and raised.  Tim was born in Chatham County on July 2, 1954, son of the late Atlas Parker and Lola Tart Parker.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Linda Parker Lee and brothers, Preston Parker, Mack Parker and Kent Parker.  He was a member of New Elam Christian Church, Friendship Masonic Lodge No. 763 AF&AM, Bass Masters and the Boykin Spaniel Society.  Tim retired from Dynea in Moncure where he worked for over 30 years.  Later, after his retirement, he worked for over 20 years at Deep River Sporting Clays.  Tim was an avid fisherman and hunter.   He won many tournaments, throughout the years he fished and shot competitively.  Later in life, Tim became very involved with the Boykin Spaniel Society, winning many awards,  including a state championship with his beloved dogs.  Maggie, Duke, Dakota and Cocoa were loyal companions and Cocoa and Dakota stayed by his side till the end.  He was a devoted family man, whose greatest joy was spending time with his family, hunting with his friends in North Dakota and enjoying all the blessings in his life.  Surviving is his wife, Jeanette Comer Parker of the home.  Children, Heather Patterson and husband Tim of Sanford, NC, Nick Parker and wife Megan of Wilson, NC and Danyelle Martin and husband Tommy of Sanford, NC.  Sisters, Hilda Nelson of Sophia, NC, Joyce Smith and husband Garland of Broadway, NC, Sue Diggs and husband Bobby of New Hill, NC, and Anne Sears and husband Dennis of Sanford, NC.    Brother, Gordon Parker and wife Vivian of Moncure, NC; Grandchildren, Kennedy Thomas, Callen Martin, Cobe Martin, Bennett Parker, Cameron Parker and sister-in-law's, Dolores Parker, Patsy Parker and Karen Parker.  Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Saturday at New Elam Christian Church with Rev. Ed Earp officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Friday evening at the Smith Funeral Home in Broadway.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com  Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.