Thomas D. Parks of Marion

MARION - Thomas D. Parks, 69, passed away Dec. 30, 2017, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

He was born Feb. 26, 1948, to Forrest and Dorothy (Hill) Parks.

Left behind are his sister, Paula (Bill) Anderson; brother, Gary (Dianne) Parks; half sister, Tammie (Charles) Fricks; sisters-in-law, Charlene Parks and Ethel (Parks) Dotson; stepbrother, Ernie (Debbie) Jack; stepsister, Debbie (Denny) Gilbert; special aunt, Louise Parks; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Forrest "Butch" Parks, Steve Parks and Jeff Parks; stepmother, Lillian Parks; and stepbrother, Richard Jack.

No funeral services will be conducted. As per Tom's wishes, cremation rites were accorded.

The family wishes to thank everyone who showed kindness during Tom's illness with their prayers, cards, food, visits, calls and doctor appointments.