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PARKS, Clyde Ross age 95 of Kettering, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2013 at The Hospice of Dayton. Clyde was born on March 20, 1918 in Alliance, Ohio to Albert J. and Louisa Smithberger Parks. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Virginia Peacock Parks and his twin brother, Carl Parks. Clyde is survived by three children. Erich (Connie) Parks of Auburn CA, Brian (Cindy) Parks of Dayton OH, and Janelle (Stephen) Graham of Perth, Australia; Grandchildren, Raleigh and Rosalie Parks, and Anne (Nathan) Annett, Molly Parks, and Alexander Graham; and great grandchildren, Phillip and Elizabeth Annett. He was a graduate of Mt. Union College. Clyde was a businessman who was a longtime member of the Optimist Club and the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Dayton. He enjoyed reading, politics and following the financial markets. His family will deeply miss this loving father and grandfather. Services are pending. Arrangements in care of TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME - FAR HILLS CHAPEL. Condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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Ronald Versic
January 7, 2014
Clyde and I met thru the Kettering Optimist Club. He taught me about the practical part of business----not the B school stuff in books. He was a practical, hands-on type of guy.
I'm still active in business and Clyd is a large part of my success. Ron Versic.
Iris Hurst
August 19, 2013
Meeting Clyde was such a wonderful experience. We always had the best conversations and he gave such great hugs. He will be greatly missed and my deepest sympathy to his family.
My buddy and me.
August 15, 2013
Jane Seibert
August 15, 2013
Clyde touched so many of us with his optimism and joy for life. It was a blessing to have been his friend. We will miss him now and always. There was only one Clyde!
Colleen Cheney
August 15, 2013
Clyde will be missed for a very long time. He was the epitome of kindness and goodness. Colleen Cheney
Kathy Grooms
August 14, 2013
I met Clyde because I was his "tax person" but ended up considering him a friend. He was a very kind, very interesting person and will be greatly missed.
Dees Thompson
August 14, 2013
Clyde and I enjoyed the fact that we shared 20th March for our birthday. Will miss him. Dees Thompson
Ana Johnson
August 14, 2013
All of us here at One Lincoln Park are deeply saddened by Mr. Parks passing. He was a wonderful resident and even more wonderful gentle man. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had the opportunity to know and serve him. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Ana Johnson and staff.
Tom Fent
August 13, 2013
Rest in peace
Joyce Peacock Marr
August 12, 2013
Uncle Clyde always treated me with such respect and interest, even as an awkward teen. Loved him, he was a dear, dear man.
janelle graham
August 11, 2013
Thank you to everyone who is visiting this site. I hope some of these photos bring back some wonderful memories as they have given our families over the years. Clyde was an inspiration and a friend to everyone he met. We have all been blessed having him in our lives. We love you Dad. Janelle, Stephen and Alexander
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