Charles Richard Parks, Sr. Obituary (1930

Charles Richard Parks, Sr., 85 Charles Richard Parks, Sr., 85, a resident of Mt. Sidney, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015. Mr. Parks "Charlie" was born on June 24, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of the late Charles Augusta and Marion Virginia Bartlett Parks. He retired from the United States Army in 1969 after serving in the military for 22 years. He worked for Long Oil Company for many years and then owned and operated Charlie's Burner Service. He volunteered with the Rockingham County Fair Poultry Exhibit for many years and organized the Mid Valley Poultry Fanciers. On June 15, 1952, he married Audrey Jean Wood who preceded him in death on February 11, 2012, after being united for nearly 60 years. Surviving is a son Charles R. Parks, Jr. and wife Esther of Harrisonburg; two daughters, Robin Baker and husband Marvin, Jr. of Harrisonburg; Renee Stickley and companion Earl Wright of Mt. Sidney; grandchildren, Christopher Ryan Parks and wife Kara; Eric Michael Parks, Sirena Baker Grant and husband Cameron; Cassandra Baker Gordon and husband Dave; Heather Baker; Halley Stickley Fowler and husband Robert; Bud Stickley and companion Shannon Bishop; Austin Stickley; great grandchildren, Addison Grant, Ruby Grant, Jayvahn Brown, Jayden Brown; Malika Stickley; Mya Lambert; Kayden Fowler; Kyran Fowler. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his siblings; Ralph Parks, Jerry Parks, Joe Parks, Lewis Parks, Margaret Parks, and Tootsie Parks. The Reverend Wayne Wright will conduct a memorial service on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the McMullen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Singers Glen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The body was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Road SW, Lilburn, GA 3004. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.