Parker James Hassell

Parker James Hassell, 13, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

A celebration of Parker's life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 22nd at Parkview Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. The service will remain on the Funeral Home website for 90 days.

Parker was born on July 22, 2010, in Morehead City, NC, to Jeffrey and Amanda Hassell. As a young boy he always had a sensitive heart toward the Lord. As the years continued, he grew in his faith and developed a solid relationship with the Lord. He loved being on the Praise Team at his home church, Parkview Baptist Church where he was actively involved with the Saltlight Student Ministry. 

Music held a special place in Parker's heart. Along with being on the church praise team, he loved going to concerts and always sang in the shower, belting out his favorite tunes. 

Parker’s pastimes included playing video games where he enjoyed the challenge and success of the win. Nothing was more special for Parker than spending time with his father whether they went shooting or fishing, he was always happy whatever the activity. Among his favorite foods were tacos which he generously topped with sour cream.

Parker was intelligent and hardworking, he always welcomed a challenge which he tackled with ease. He was eagerly anticipating high school and was looking forward to participating in the Scholastic Leadership Academy at West Carteret High School.

With a sense of humor that kept everyone in good cheer, Parker’s ever-present smile would brighten the room. 

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his father, Jeffrey Hassell and wife Shea of the home; brother, Grady Stuart Hassell of the home; sisters, Taylor Byrd of the home and Logan Byrd of Morehead City; paternal grandparents, Stuart and Beth Hassell of Newport; maternal grandfather, James Edwin Johnson of Newport; uncle, Josh Hassell and wife Chrissy of Morehead City; aunt, Jennifer Collars and husband Alex of New Bern; and numerous cousins. 

Parker was preceded in death by his mother, Amanda Hassell and maternal grandmother, Wilma Rabon Johnson.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Department at Parkview Baptist Church 

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.