Donald Ray Parks

Published 8:43 am Thursday, November 14, 2024

Mr. Donald Ray Parks, 67, passed on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at Atrium Health High Point Regional Medical Center.
Born Sept. 23, 1957 in Yadkinville, NC, he was the son of the late Dewey H. Parks Sr. and Alice Juanita Blackburn Parks.
Donald Parks was a beloved member of the Davie County community, known for his kindness and dedication to those around him. Educated locally, he began his studies at Central Davie High School, attended the Davie High School Education Program, and proudly completed his education at New Horizon Adult School in Mocksville.
As a devoted member of Chinquapin Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Mr. Parks served faithfully on the Usher Board and was always the first to open the church doors, welcoming everyone with a warm smile. His love for his church and community shone through in all he did.
Donald Ray Parks had a zest for life. He was an avid bowler and music lover, and he delighted in arts and crafts. His TV favorites included Hawaii Five-O and CSI, enjoyed with a cup of coffee in hand. Often seen riding around town in his golf cart, he was always ready for his favorite treat—a Whopper from Burger King. Mr. Parks was also the go-to guy for lawn care in his neighborhood, always tending to his neighbors’ yards with care.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his siblings, Barbara Parks Seawright (Perry), Patricia P. Moore, Gwendolyn Parks, and Dewey Parks Jr.
Those left to forever cherish his memories are: his siblings, Melvin Parks (Stacy) of Mocksville, sister and devoted caregiver, Shirley Parks (Frank Fairknot) of Atlanta, Ga., Touloup P. Etchison (Joseph) of Mocksville, Chris Parks (Sandra) of New Jersey, sister and devoted caregiver Vetta “Vickie” Parks Longsworth (Louis) of Mocksville; brother-in-law, Richard Moore; special friends, Annie Kay and Deborah Nelson, Faye Carter, and Mark Scott, all of Mocksville, and Jerry and Melissa Christie of Salisbury; his furry friend and bodyguard, Otis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Donald Parks will be dearly missed, leaving behind a legacy of service, joy, and an ever-present helping hand.
Services will be on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Chinquapin Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Mocksville, with visitation at 1 p.m. and the funeral at 2. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Anthony Woodruff, pastor, will officiate.
Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the Parks family.
Online condolences: nobleandkelsey.com.