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Raymond D. Parks

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Family-Placed Death Notice PARKS, Raymond D. RAYMOND D. PARKS Raymond D. Parks, 96, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010 at home in Atlanta. He was born in Dawson County, GA on June 5, 1914. Raymond was the oldest of 16 children and at the age of 14 he left Dawson County for Atlanta. He was a...

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Raymond was a fantastic and charitable man. There is no telling how many people he helped. I was very fortunate to have known him for a short while

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

a couple of years ago, I visited mr. Parks in his 'office'/museum in Atlanta, his lovely and caring wife was there too. it was an honor to meet this American legend, and feel connected with the roots of Nascar.
Ward op den Brouw, sportswriter of dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad, Rotterdam

We have fond memories of Mr.Parks.
The last time we saw him he autograped some books for us.
Stay out front Mr.Fricks.
R.I.P.

Raymond Parks's grandson and namesake, Raymond Parks III, presented Robert with a copy of the book by Neal Thompson, Driving With The Devil. I'm looking forward to reading the book, which I believe, will give an in depth summary of how Raymond Parks played such an instrumental part in getting Nascar started and making it the sport that it is today. I have heard so much about the deceased Raymond Parks that I feel I knew him. After viewing many entries in the Guest Book and reading articles...

To the Family and Friends of Raymond Parks,

From a lover of cars both fast and classic I was deeply sorry to hear of Mr.Parks passing. We are so thankful for his great talent, I know he will be greatly missed.

In this difficult time may the family draw on the many wonderful memories he must have made over the years.

May the comfort of God bring you all a measure of peace.(Psalms 34:18)

The Grant Family

wow may god bless his family