Edward Parks

Edward Cornett Parks, 82, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025.

Mr. Parks was born on June 26, 1943 in Galax, Virginia and was a son of the late Millard Cornett and Lillie Edna Cornett Parks. He served in the Unted States Army and was stationed in Alaska for two years. In 1995, he retired from the Pentagon as a data communication specialist and later worked for Harrisonburg Auto Auction. He was an avid bowler and golfer. He was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church.

On June 26, 1971, he married Carol Ann Layman Parks who survives.

Also surviving is a son, Dalvis Parks and wife Monica of San Antonio, Texas; brother, Delane Parks and wife Michele of Sterling, Virginia; and grandchildren, Everett Parks, Beckett Parks, and Suzette Parks.

Pastors Curt Stutzman and Loren Horst will conduct a graveside service on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Weavers Mennonite Church Cemetery. The memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Weavers Mennonite Church.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sunnyside Retirement Community Fellowship Fund, 3935 Sunnyside Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 or to Weavers Mennonite Church, 2501 Rawley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.