Fred M. Parks, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was born in Westville, IN, on April 20, 1931 to Melvin T. and Lennie (Wampler) Parks.
On December 22, 1951, he married Phyllis Cearing who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Debra (Michael) Purcell, Nancy (Harlan) Wiltfong, and Robert (Patricia) Parks; five grandchildren, Shonna (Troy) Platz, Jillianne (Justin) Stratton, Allison (Joshua) Murphy, Meagan Parks, and Tara (Tony) Lemus; 10 great-grandchildren, Cynee, Trenton, Ashton, Cadence, Aubrey, Noah, Logan, Olivia, Miley, Jordan; and sister, Lucille Hartsock.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Brandon Parks; sisters, Elizabeth Brown, Ilene Tyner, and Mary Knoll; brothers, Melvin T. Parks, Jr., Donald Parks, Lee Parks, Albert Parks, and Wayne Parks.
Fred worked as a manager for Delaney Furniture Store in La Porte. He served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Roger Ash officiating. Internment will follow the service at Pine Lake Cemetery.
A time of visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Memorial contributions may be directed to IU Health VNA Hospice, 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.
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Fred was born in Westville, IN, on April 20, 1931 to Melvin T. and Lennie (Wampler) Parks.
On December 22, 1951, he married Phyllis Cearing who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Debra (Michael) Purcell, Nancy (Harlan) Wiltfong, and Robert (Patricia) Parks; five grandchildren, Shonna (Troy) Platz, Jillianne (Justin) Stratton, Allison (Joshua) Murphy, Meagan Parks, and Tara (Tony) Lemus; 10 great-grandchildren, Cynee, Trenton, Ashton, Cadence, Aubrey, Noah, Logan, Olivia, Miley, Jordan; and sister, Lucille Hartsock.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Brandon Parks; sisters, Elizabeth Brown, Ilene Tyner, and Mary Knoll; brothers, Melvin T. Parks, Jr., Donald Parks, Lee Parks, Albert Parks, and Wayne Parks.
Fred worked as a manager for Delaney Furniture Store in La Porte. He served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Roger Ash officiating. Internment will follow the service at Pine Lake Cemetery.
A time of visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Memorial contributions may be directed to IU Health VNA Hospice, 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.