Robert Hunt Parker (1892–1969) was an American jurist who served as an associate justice and chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Born in Enfield, North Carolina, on February 15, 1892, Parker served in the United States Army during World War I. He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives and served one term (1923–24). He was a state superior court judge, 1932–1952; associate justice of the state supreme court, 1952–66; and finally Chief Justice of the state supreme court, 1966-69. Parker died in office on November 10, 1969.

R. Hunt Parker

The North Carolina Literary & Historical Association sponsors the R. Hunt Parker Memorial Award in his memory.

R. Hunt Parker

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1892 births

1969 deaths

Members of the North Carolina House of Representatives

Chief Justices of the North Carolina Supreme Court

20th-century American judges

People from Enfield, North Carolina

Military personnel from North Carolina

20th-century American politicians

United States Army personnel of World War I

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