J.L.

Parks

J.L. Parks, son of the late Sanford Marion Parks and Olene Williams, was born in Qulin, Missouri, on February 6 ^th , 1937. He departed this life at his son's residence in Corridon, MO, in the early morning of May 31 ^st , 2022, at the age of 85.

J.L. enjoyed riding and tending to horses, hunting, fishing, camping, bowling, dancing, cave exploring, socializing and having a great time with friends as well as spending as much time with his son's and grandchildren as possible.  Family was a very important and critical part of his life.

J.L. was preceded in death by his parents, brother Curtis Parks, sister Lena and her son Charles, sister Lula and husband Elvin, two infant siblings Roscoe and Arvella Parks and a number of nephews.

J.L. is survived by his wife Shirley Batten-Parks of Brentwood, Tennessee, one brother Oduis Neeley, his son's Lyndell J. Parks and wife Nicky of Corridon, MO, and J.L. Parks Jr. and wife Ashley of Iberia, MO, eleven grandchildren: Krista, Matthew, Joshua, Mackenzie, Gabriella, Curtis, Brayden, Arvella, Rebecca, Abbygail, and Jesse, and three great-grandchildren: Zelse and Alexia Lott, and Allison Parks.

J.L. will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Visitation: Thursday, June 9, 2022, 5-8PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral: Friday, June 10, 2022, 10AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Pastor Kelly Chilton

Burial: Qulin Cemetery

Pallbearers: Frank Marti, J.L. Parks Jr., Curtis Parks, Matthew Parks, Matt Hart and Michael Lamberton

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to VFW Post 6660, 2315 Green St, Centerville, MO 63633

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri