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PARKS, Jesse L., III JESSE LEE PARKS, III The son of the late Jesse Lee Parks, Jr. and Lucille Goodson Parks was born in New Orleans, LA. At an early age his family relocated to Springfield MA where he spent his elementary, high school and early adult years. In 1992, he relocated to Atlanta. On Saturday, August 7, 2010, he entered eternal rest. The funeral will be held on Friday, August 13, 2010 at 11 am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 306 Peyton Rd. Atlanta. Instate 10 am. Rev. Joseph Wright, Pastor. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 10:30 am on the day of service. Survivors: included his lovely and devoted wife, Beverly Bailey Parks; a son, Jesse Parks, IV of Galveston, TX; a daughter, Kimberly LaJoi Parks, Atlanta, Ga; a sister, Donna Hethcoat, Syracuse, NY; a brother, Garry Parks, Springfield, MA; a sister, Leslie Parks, Springfield, MA; a step-brother, Craig Ross, Dallas, Tx; a step-sister, Marjorie Ross, Detroit, MI; granddaughters, JaQuaznai Parks, JaQuayzsha Parks, JaQueznic Thomas of Pittsburgh, PA; aunts, Mary Perrian, Isabelle Middlebrooks and Eunice King-Butler uncle, Donald Scott; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives and friends. In lie of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Viewing today 1 - 9 pm. Wake this evening from 5:30 -7 pm in Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd. SW (Corner of Cascade Rd. near I-285) 404-349-3000 mbfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jesse Parks
Mozetta
August 4, 2024
Blessing his memory, love to your Beverly.
Mozetta Streeter Mitchell
Mamie Norman
July 26, 2011
July 27, 2011
Dear Beverly,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I just learned of Jesse's passing on yesterday. I am saddened and my heart goes out to you and your family. Always remember, "absence from the body is presence with the Lord".
You, Jesse, Jesse IV, and Kimberly were fine neighbors on Middlesex Street - Springfield, MA.
May the peace and joy of God always be with you.
Sincerely,
Mamie S. Norman - former neighbor 207 Middlesex Street-Springfield,MA.
Call me at 301.356.7658 or email: [email protected]
Herman Thomas
August 18, 2010
Dear Family,
Julia and I (Herman E. Thomas) were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jesse Parks, III. Julia and I were close friends of Jesse, III's father and mother. It was he who so befriended us during my working years at Springfield College, and Julia's years in the Springfield School system. Beverly, Donna, Garry, and Leslie and family our prayers for your comfort and solace.
May the grace of God and his peace comfort and strengthen you.
My hope is that we will be in more direct contact with you in the very near future.
Julia and I are retired and living in Charlotte, NC. Please feel free to call (704-568-0949) or respond via email.
Sincerely yours,
Herman E. Thomas
[Religion and Philosophy Department
Black Studies
Springfield College, 1969-1974]
Professor of Religious Studies, Emeritus
UNC Charlotte, 1974-2005, retired
Carmen Cayode-Johnson
August 17, 2010
Dear Bev, Garry, Parks and Bailey families, please accept our deepest condolences. We pray that God will give you peace. The Cayode family has you in our prayers.
Susan Sullivan
August 17, 2010
Dear Bev, Garry, Parks and Bailey families,
My deepest sympathy to you all. Jesse was a fine, warm, humble human being who stood as a role model for many of his peers and will be sorely missed by the many people who held him in high esteem. Remembering all the fine memories we made as the Classical High School Class of '69.
Deborah Washington-Pace
August 16, 2010
May God be with you all of the Parks and Bailey Family. All of you have made tremendous contribution along with your husband, father, brother, nephew and friend, Jesse L. Parks III he will be missed and thought of fondly from friends in Springfield, MA and in Atlanta, GA.
August 15, 2010
To the Parks family, please accept my deepest condolence and prayers at the passing of your husband, father, brother and my friend. He will be greatly miss for his humanistic nature.
Always,
Phyllis Green (Wethersfield, CT)
August 14, 2010
Beverly and Kim,
Please except our condolences on Jesse's passing. We ran into Aja yesterday after the services and she told us. We would have been there had we known. Jesse was such a dear sweet man who was always willing to help out. He will certainly be missed. May your memories of him sustain you. We"ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jay, Martha and Caity Campbell Dunwoody, Ga.
Greg Jones
August 14, 2010
Dear Bev, Garry, Leslie, Jesse IV and Kimberly:
Please know that Jesse Lee Parks, III will forever be remembered for his wit, warmth, grace and strength.
As a friend since the playground days and his classmate at Classical, I have many cherished memories of practical jokes, hilarious one-liners and the ever-present smile that sometimes seemed to be painted on (He'd laugh out loud at that reference, I believe.)
May the sadness of his passing one day give way to the knowledge of the richness he added to our lives.
Bev, The funeral mass was beautiful. Debbie and I will keep you in our prayers.
Greg Jones
Classical High School '69
Springfield, MA and Villa Rica, GA
Richard & Sharon James
August 13, 2010
To the Parks Family with you in sorrow. We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. You were my neighbors on Middlesex St. Spfld from 1987 until you moved away in 1992. Jessie Parks jr. was one of my Prof's at Springfield College . We are very blessed to have known your family, your mom was a teacher for Richard James and both Jessie and Richard played sports on opposite teams. Our condolences are extended to all of the Parks family. Richard &Sharon James
Priscilla (Leak) Reid
August 13, 2010
Beverly, we were all so shocked to hear of Jesse's passing. We'll always have fond memories of growing up with Jesse in the neighborhood. Please know that we will keep you and your family in our prayers, and please extend my heartfelt sympathy to Garry and Leslie.
With love,
Marc Allinson
August 13, 2010
Dear Bev and Family,
I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Jesse's passing. So many memories of our youth in Springfield have flooded my brain all week. I'm happy and proud to have been able to have had him touch my life. I hope that there's a place where he can stick jumpers from the top of the key and hit nothing but net or catch passes all day for touchdowns. I'm so happy I made it to reunion last year so that I could say hello to him and remember the "old" days.
May you and your family hold onto him with memories of happier times and may your pain ease with the passage of time.
Jesse will be missed but never forgotten.
Marc
Raylene Clark-Gomes
August 13, 2010
To Beverly, JP4, Kim, Garr, Leslie-love you all much!
Raylene, Dale, Mone'y, Rayon and Daley
August 12, 2010
To the Parks family Jesse and I grew up in springfield, Eastern Ave school and classical high. I got a call about his death and I extend my prayers to you and his family. "We walk by faith not by sight"
William Brickhouse, Stone Mountain, Ga.
August 12, 2010
To the Parks Family: I knew Jesse when we both worked at MassMutual in the 1990's. He was such a nice gentleman! My condolences are expressed to his immediate family as well as his local family here (Leslie, Gary and others). May God keep you strong! My prayers are with you.
Zee Johnson
Natasha Witherspoon
August 12, 2010
GF Beverly and Family,
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings,
GF Natasha Witherspoon
Melba Freeman
August 12, 2010
Beverly, Jay and Kim - My condolences to each of you! The memories of Jesse will make you smile!
Tim Allen
August 12, 2010
Hi Bev and family,
I knew you and Jesse from our days at Classical High. Jesse was someone whose company I always enjoyed. Obviously many people felt that way as he was voted Most Popular in the class. His kind and easygoing style and his sweet smile could brighten anyone's day. He lived his life with much poise and grace. I am very sorry that Jesse is no longer with us, but I can truly say that he had a positive influence on countless lives, including mine.
All the best to you and your family.
Tim Allen (Classical High 1969)
Judy Davis
August 12, 2010
Bev, Kimmie and Jesse - All my love to each of you. God will get you through each day - a hour at a time. Take care - HUGS!!!! Judy Davis
Art Jackson
August 12, 2010
To the Parks family,
Jesse was a great friend and a fine human being. He and his wife Beverly shared many events with my wife Candy Budd-Jackson and I.
In fact Beverly introduced me to my wife 30 years ago. I will miss him greatly, and he went home far too early. Our hearts go out to the family.
Love,
Art Jackson and Candy Budd-Jackson
Springfield MA and Charlotte NC
Shelby Canuette
August 12, 2010
Beverly, I am very sorry for your loss. Please know Kimberly and I are thinking about you.
Shelby Canuette
Marquita Farmer
August 12, 2010
To the Parks Family,
I am truly sorry for your lost. Mr. Parks was a wonderful and funny man and he will be greatly missed. I love you all!
Always,
Marquita, Dymaund & Maryah Farmer and Family
Kim Schweizer
August 12, 2010
Beverly,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking about you and your family and praying that fond memories will help you during this difficult time. Much love,
Kim Schweizer
Kevin Fay
August 11, 2010
Dear Beverly:
Our Classical High Reunion last October was special in a number of ways. Among them was the fact that Jesse Parks was coming. It was the first reunion that he came back to, and everyone was so excited to see him. A lot of people remember Jesse as an athletic star. But even more, people remember him as their friend. There is an outpouring of emotion on our class website right now that is truly unique. Everyone who knew Jesse will be thinking about him, not just now or later … but always.
We will have another reunion in a few years time and sincerely hope you will be there. Until then, we will be thinking of you and Jesse.
August 11, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our prayers.
Your neighbor and friend Gerri Fitch and Family
Barry and Debra Chernock
August 11, 2010
Dear Beverly,
Childhood friends are unreplaceable. When I heard about Jesse, my mind was flooded with wonderful memories. Jesse was a true friend who will surely be missed. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
love,
Mark Goldstein
August 11, 2010
Dear Beverly, Garry and Family,
I was so sad to hear that Jesse passed away recently. Although I have not been in touch with him in quite a long time, I will always remember his gentle strength, subtle humor, integrity and kindness. I know there is little anyone can say to bring you comfort right now but I am sure he will live on in all who knew him. Beverly, I will say a prayer for you tonight that God gives you the strength to continue to live the blessed life that the two of you shared. I feel that Jesse wants it that way! God Bless you and your family and a special hello to Garry.
With fondness and warm thoughts for you always,
Mark and Shirley Goldstein
Classical High School
Class of '69
Elizabeth & Loralei Moore
August 11, 2010
May God be with you Beverly and Family, you are in our prayers always.
August 11, 2010
Dearest Beverly, Jesse IV, and Kimberly, we are united with you in sympathy and prayer. You are all so dear and near to our family. We cherish so many fond memories of Jesse and your family. May God bless and keep you in his perfect peace during this difficult time. We love you.
Arthur, Thelma and Janet Davenport
Sharon Biddle Woodgett
August 11, 2010
Beverly and Family, may God be with you all during this difficult time. Love, Sharon Biddle Woodgett and Family
Tom Andros
August 11, 2010
To Beverly and family,
It is difficult to find the words to express how truly sorry I am to hear of Jesse's passing. I think I can speak for those of us who saw him at The Reunion this past Fall that he still had that great sense of humor and was a true gentleman. We all will think of him often.
Stephanie Seate
August 11, 2010
My Sister-in-Christ, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God's peace be with you all.
Paul L. Burt
August 11, 2010
Dear Beverly and family,
May God be with you during this time and going forward. I am very saddened to hear of your loss. I rememember you and Jesse as family, I always respected Jesse as someone I could look up to and aspire to emulate. I know he will be truly missed. The prayers of my family are with you.
Tom Whiston
August 11, 2010
Beverly , I love you guys and I am so sorry for your loss. Jesse and I go back a long way. As 12yr old kids at Ruth Elizabeth playground ,through the college years ,and into life , Jesse always had a certain style about him. He carried himself with respect,honor,pride and class. Jesse Parks had grace .
Vera O'Connor
August 11, 2010
Beverly, Jesse IV and Kimberly, my deepest sympathy to you and the rest of the family. I was shocked when I read the obit in the Republican. I remember Jesse well, from the time he played football in high school, when I attended his wedding, worked with him at MassMutual. Now he is no longer among the living, life is so short, therefore let us love one another. May you be comforted by his memory knowing he is in a better place. May Jesse's soul rest in peace and may light perpetual shine on him.
GO BLESS ALL THE FAMILY.
Elaine
August 11, 2010
Oh dear, oh dear, Beverly:
This came as shocking news and I am so saddened. Please know that I'm praying for you and the children so God will grant you perfect peace which passes all understanding, in this your time of sorrow. Hoping you will find comfort in happy memories of Jesse.
Peace be with you!
Elaine (St. Peter's Church & MassMutual)
Mozetta Mitchell
August 11, 2010
Bev, I am soooooo very sorry for your loss. Jesse was such a sweetheart, both of you. I have thought of you often this last year. I am in Michigan still but if you get to a point where you can call me---PLEASE DO. I would love to see you and the kids.
Mozetta Streeter Mitchell 616-328-3003
Denise Akers
August 10, 2010
Dear Mrs. Parks, my heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Respectfully,
Miss Denise, the white bus.
Nichole Dixon
August 10, 2010
Dear Mrs Parks and Family.I was shocked to her of you're husband passing.Eventhough I never meet you're husband.If he was anything like you,he will be truley missed.Word's can't express how I am deepley saden for you,and you're family.Nicklaus and I,will keep you in our prayers.God bless you Mrs.Parks and stay strong...Ms.Dixon and Nicklaus Dixon.
NickaJack Elem.
Robert&Vivian MacAlpine
August 10, 2010
Dear Beverly and Family,
Robert and I were shocked to learn of your recent loss. Jesse was so well liked and it seems hard to believe he is no longer with us. His passing will be mourned by those of us who loved him so much.
Most sincerely,
Robert& Vivian MacAlpine
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