James Parks Obituary in Montgomery at Phillips-Riley Funeral Home

Obituary For James Parks

Parks, MR. James, “Jimmy”, A resident of Montgomery, AL departed this life on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 1:00PM from Macedonia Baptist Church, Pastor Willie McBride, officiating. Mr. Parks will lie in repose on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 1-6PM at Phillips-Riley Funeral Home.

He Leaves to cherish his life and memories, his wife of 23 years, Rev. Wanda Wade Parks, his children Jeminez (Kristi) Parks of Atlanta, GA, Jeff Parks of Atlanta, GA, Jennifer Parks Owes of Montgomery, James J. Parks, and Noland Smith; siblings Thomas Jr (Sarah) Parks, Joseph (Bessie) Parks, Mary Helen (Julius) Hardin, John Parks (Sangunetta), Lizzie Mae Parks, and Moses Parks; grandchildren Jeffery, Jada, Lauren, Tyler, Taylor, Princeton, and Abigail; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, classmates, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Carrie, Mabelene, and Rebecca. He was a proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School class of 1966. He served his country in the United States Army retiring after 22 years including duty in the Vietnam War. He then went on to retire from a 20-year career with the State of Alabama Correctional Industries. He was a faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where he labored in the children’s church until his health would no longer allow it. He was the host with the most and enjoyed every minute of having family and friends around for gatherings. Jimmy will be dearly missed by his family, classmates, church members, and community. He loved us all with all his being and was always the true definition of unconditional love…

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I will truly miss you. You were not only a Stepfather to me but a true friend. I will miss the laughter the jokes, and most definitely the FOOD! I know that you are in a better place, but you will forever be missed. Love You Channy

Wanda and Family, please accept my condolences. May you rest in God's love and may His love give you peace during this time. Love, Mike and Tabitha Perry

Wanda and Family, please accept my condolences. May you rest in God's love and may His love give you peace during this time.

Brother Jimmy Parks, you will be missed at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and in the H. L. Price Educational Wing, where you were faithful in making sure the needs of the Children's Church were met. Earl Starks, Youth Ministry Staff, and Students

Sending our prayers and our deepest sympathy for the Family. Uncle Jimmy will be missed. RIH. Love always, Omar and Darlene Monroe.

So sorry for your loss, praying for the family. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18. Martha Chappell Shipman

Jimmy, you will truly be missed! You loved and took care of everybody ! I can remember how you and Minister Parks were there for my Mom and us when Daddy passed. Goodnight my friend for I will see you in the morning! RIH Sweetpea

Jimmy, you will truly be missed! You loved and took care of everybody ! I can remember how you and Minister Parks were there for my Mom and us when Daddy passed. Goodnight my friend for I will see you in the morning! RIH

Your candle will never go out in my world Jimmy. I will forever be grateful to God for the relationship we've had from young boys until your passing.

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Keeping the family and friends in prayer. I've known Jimmy and his family all of my life.

Our prayers and sincere condolences for Big Jim's family. He was an honorable man who led a life of service to his country and family and has gone to join the father. He will be greatly missed.

Jimmy will be truly missed on this earth but one thing we know for sure is that we will see him again. To God be the glory! Rest on Jimmy in the arms of Christ, we will forever love you. Victor and Carolyn Watkins

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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