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Paul Parks Obituary
June 28, 1940 – Sept. 3, 2025
Paul Willard Parks, 85, of Sallisaw, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. He was born on June 28, 1940, in Wetumka, to MC and Brunette Parks.
Mr. Parks graduated from Wetumka High School in 1958 and soon after proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy. He was a farmer and a gardener.
Survivors are his wife, Katy of the home; son, Kevin Parks and wife Candy of Sallisaw; daughter-in-law, Sandy Parks of Sallisaw; sister, Shirley Lumpkin and husband Floyd of Holdenville; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Wendall Parks and Wade Parks; and son, Kenneth Parks.
Arrangements are under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services, Inc., Sallisaw.
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