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Marshall Parks Obituary
PEORIA - Marshall Sherman Parks Sr. (Big Marshall) of Peoria, loving husband and father of three children, Marshall (Stephanie) Parks Jr. of Peoria, Nicholas (Sarie) Parks of Elmwood and Jenny (James) Daily of Kickapoo, passed away at the young age of 76 on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
He is also survived by one brother, Ronald (the late Donna Parks) of Huntingdon, PA; one sister, Barbara (Wayne) Taylor of Havre De Grace, MD; and one aunt, Evie Miley of Shippensburg, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one step-brother, Skip (Sandy) Morningstar of Alabama.
Marshall was born on April 28, 1943, in Huntingdon, PA, to Walter William and Virginia Ruth Neal Parks. He married the love of his life, Cindy Lue Behm, in Lewistown, IL, on August 18, 1975. They celebrated multiple decades of love.
Marshall was an outdoorsman; he loved spending his extra time fishing, hunting and being outdoors with his family, friends and multiple grandkids, which he loved with all his heart. His grandkids include, Gabriella, Lance, Christian, Emmalynne, Zoe and Klay.
Marshall was the owner-operator of Marshall's Garage for over 40 years. His customers meant the world to him. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone and everyone he came in contact with.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the ITOO Hall, 4909 W. Farmington Road, Peoria, IL 61604.
Memorials may be made to PAWS or the donor's choice.
To view Marshall's memorial page or to leave an online condolence, please go to www.schmidthaller.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Chantal Brown
March 17, 2020
My buddy Marshall I'm going to miss you every car i had would bring it to you if I needed help with something I would call on you what am I going do now use see u at are meet up store Kroger's me and my mother Louise this hurt us see you go we are praying for your family getting threw this time.
Jenny Daily
March 16, 2020
Thank you all, unfortunately the celebration of life for my Dad has been postponed due to the corona virus. I will update when I know more.
March 16, 2020
Praying for the family during this difficult time.
Penny Marsh
March 16, 2020
Marshall loved many hobbies and cared for many people but 'nothing' was more important and dear to him than his family. He was kind, compassionate and always willing to help out. His laugh was hearty and his patience unwavering. I will miss Marshall. I will miss my friend. He has left a strong and loving legacy, in his family. They will carry on united and with much love, just as Marshall wanted.
Frankie Trosclair
March 15, 2020
So very sorry for your loss! Your family is in my prayers!❣❣
Darick Barnett
March 15, 2020
RIP Marshall. You will truly be missed. My mother used to bring our car to you for repairs. You always were nice, respectful and honest. My mother was crazy about you. No one but Marshall could touch her car. Bye Good man.
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