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Lawrence Parks Obituary

PARKS Lawrence Lee Parks, age 61, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Predeceased by parents Lionel Waters and Elise Parks. Survived by sisters, Geraldine Harrington, Bernadine Griffin, Paula (Casey) Carter, and Paulette Ashley; beloved children, Kadayah Keys, Rayshawn, Roquesa, Ebony, and Latasha Harrington; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other loved ones. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2010 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. The family will receive friends at the mortuary Tuesday, 9 a.m. until the start of services. Interment in Eastlawn Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2010.

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Tanya and Cleon Jones

May 2, 2011

Just sitting here thinking about you!! Love and miss you so much.

latasha harrington

December 10, 2010

I LOVE YOU...4 ever uncle I miss u.

Latasha Harrington

December 9, 2010

My dear UNCLE I MISS YOU so much...I LOVE YOU. You are forever in my heart I appreciate EVERYTHING you did for me. LOVE YOU UNCLE!!!

Malachi, Raegan, Sydney Johnson

December 8, 2010

We will miss you so much, We Love you great-great uncle.

Latasha Harrington

December 7, 2010

Uncle, ( My real father ) you raised me since I came Home from the hospital. You and Granny, Iam thankful for having you in my life I will always LOVE YOU and MISS YOU 4 EVER. It just was to soon for me but your in a better place . I LOVE YOU ALWAYS your TASHIE

paulette ashley-waters

December 7, 2010

to my dear big brother, you will always be with

December 7, 2010

Paulette and Family.

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Suellen Austin-Blasingame (Cincinnati, Ohi)

Casey Carter

December 7, 2010

Lawrence you will be missed

Ethel Johnson

December 6, 2010

I have know you since the 5th grade you have always been there for me. I will always love you and I will surely miss you. My friend for always and forever. Ethel Johnson

December 6, 2010

I have know you since the 5th grade you have always been there for me. I will always love you and I will surely miss you. My friend for always and forever. Ethel Johnson

Ethel Johnson

December 6, 2010

To a friend who has been in my life since 5th grade I will never forget you and I will always love you. I will surely miss you. All my love Ethel Johnson

HARRY RANDLE

December 4, 2010

A MIGHTY WARRIOR !!! WHOM I LOVED DEARLY..ALWAY'S THE WISE ONE,DEEP,STRONG, A LOVING COUSIN..I'LL MISS YOU DEARLY LAWRENCE. REST IN GODS ARMS. I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN ONE DAY. AND WHEN I DO, MY JOY WILL BE SO GREAT..THAT KNOWONE WELL...EVER TAKE YOU AWAY FROM ME AGAIN. REST WELL SWEET PRINCE !!!..LOVE HARRY & THE RANDLE FAMILY!!!

Roquesa Harrington

December 4, 2010

Uncle Lawrency you were like a father to me words can not express how much i appreciate you and Granny for guiding me through life...you will truly be missed by all we love you (Malachi, Raegan, Sydney).

Paula Carter

December 4, 2010

It hurts so much to think about you no longer being with us. I keep thinking of the song "It`s so hard to say good-by to yesterday" It is very hard to say good-by
I am thankful to have all the wonderful memories of my big brother. I love you Lawrence and I will miss you so much.

jasmine harrington

December 4, 2010

uncle I love n will miss you so much! But i know you are watching over all of us with granny now I will dearly miss your sense of humor and your presence Love n will miss you always uncle lawrency!!

jasmine harrington

December 4, 2010

Uncle I love and miss you so much! I am hurting so bad i thought you would stay in my life forever but i know you are watching over us all with granny I am surely gonna miss your jokes and just your presence in general..love you always uncle lawerency

Savannah Ashley

December 4, 2010

Uncle I Will Miss You And All The Talks We Had .... Ima Miss Calling You To Say Hi .... Ima Miss All The Jokes You Told ... Ima Miss Saying I Love You ..... But I Know When I Say It You'll Still Hear Me .... Your With Granny Watching Over Me .... Your My Angel ... I Will Aways Miss And Love You Uncle

DeAndra Jordan

December 4, 2010

Uncle you mean so much for me you were there when I need you the most..... There are no words to explain the pain that im feeling but I know you in a better place now! love, DeAndra and Daina

jamika harrington

December 4, 2010

uncle i will always love u!!! and keep u n my heart ~luv ya always~

December 3, 2010

Tanya he was a nice guy when i met him years ago i will keep praying for you and your family......Sharon Benson...

Lanny Jones

December 3, 2010

To The Family: The fond memories of this bright, funny guy, are fresh and rewarding, we all lived on the same street and went to the same schools. May the Lord comfort and and every one during this time and that peace and inter strength, for the Lord is provider and keeper, so be encouraged and that family and love surround each and all.

December 3, 2010

Uncle Lawrence you are missed already.thank you for some very interesting conersations .love Marlene-AaMari-Kavin(Kj).

LaTanya Jones

December 3, 2010

We all love and miss you very much uncle, I know you are in a better place now. I will always cherish your memories.

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