Charles Cropper Parks

Charles Cropper Parks changed my life, really. He was such a great teacher and a generous spirit. He was both modest and humble. He was hardworking, a great believer in contributing to the world with your talents. He had a terrific sense of humor. I remember the family had a tradition at Christmas of exchanging one entirely inappropriate and outrageous gift. I was so impressed with all the artistic energy that happened in and around that farm house, Inge and Ingelora playing great music,...

My fondest memories of Uncle Cropper are those when I was a child and he would allow me to hang around the old studio, giving me plasticine or letting me mess with the potters wheel while I watched him work. He was a lovely man, his kindness and gentleness exceeded even what was seen in his art. He will be greatly missed. To Aunt Inge and my cousins, my deepest sympathy through this difficult time.
With much love,
Dana Claypoole Bacon and family.

Inga and Family: Charles will live on in the minds and hearts of Delawareans and others every time we view one of his works. My condolences and my thanks for knowing him.

Dear Eric & family
What an embracing man, through his art,your father was. You are blessed to have that in your veins. I last saw him at the unveiling of Mr. Wright Robinson's bust here, in Seaford. Thank you for allowing us all to love him.

Mrs. Inge Parks,
Thank God for the life and legacy of you and your husband. A real Delaware Treasure in every sense of the word.
Thank you again for the recent hospitality...my daughter loved her birthday gift.

A Great Artist.

Sincere condolence and sympathy.