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Clayton Parks Obituary

Parks, Clayton A. HOLIDAY, Fla. Clayton A. Parks, 88, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008. Clayton had lived in Ravena for 30 years before retiring to Fla. He was an Army veteran, serving during World War II. In 1981, Clayton retired from the former Marshall's Garage in Ravena after 27 years of service. Clayton was predeceased by his wife, Grace P. Parks. Survivors include his son, Jeffrey (Lisa) Parks of Fla.; daughter Ethel (Earl) Hotaling of Ravena; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Marjorie Westerberg. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Clayton was predeceased by his brother, Nelson Parks. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, August 21 at the Grace United Methodist Church, Ravena. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery, Coey-mans. Friends may call at the Babcock Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Contributions in memory of Clayton may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 16 Hillcrest Drive, Ravena, NY 12143.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2008.

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Lorayne (Rohrlack) Traina

August 26, 2008

To the Parks Family
I am so sorry to hear of Clayton's passing. I was so glad I was able to talk to him at my father's memorial service in New Port Richey. Clayton and Grace were neighbors of my Mom and Dad (Art and Jess Rohrlack) in Holiday. My parents thought a lot of both of them. Clayton will be missed.

Jim Dudley

August 21, 2008

Jeff,
I was saddened to hear the passing of your dad. Clayton was a long time friend and will be greatly missed. He was always calling me in Dayton to make sure that I was doing okay. He was a very thoughtful man and I will miss visiting with him when I go to Florida.
He was very proud of all of his family. Always speaking very highly of you.
Thinking of you. Take care.
Jim Dudley - Dayton, OH

Karen Robertson

August 21, 2008

Ethel, Jeff, & family,
So sorry to hear for your dad's passing. I remember so many good times, laughs, and pranks that your folks & mine had camping. Good memories for sure.
Again, my condolences and may God Bless all of you and keep you strong.
Love,
Karen Robertson

Ginny Benjamin/Ritz

August 19, 2008

Dear Jeff~
I was so sorry to hear of your fathers passing.He was one of the few people I kept in touch with from the Scotty Club(a yearly Christmas card,always with a little note inside).He and your Mother were such nice people,and I have nothing but good memories of them..Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time..

BARBARA/DON TANNER

August 19, 2008

Ethel and Jeff,
Sorry about your loss. He was the same age of my Dad when he passed. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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