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Thomas Parks Obituary

Thomas Orin Parks, 77, St. Clair, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m., Sunday, July 6, and after 9 a.m., Monday, July 7, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair. Funeral services will be held at noon, Monday, July 7, at the funeral home. A private committal will take place at a later date at Oak Grove Cemetery, Lonedell.
He is survived by his son Jordan Parks (Chelsea), St. Clair; daughter Paige Bird (Patrick), St. Clair; other relatives and friends.

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Published by The Missourian on Jul. 4, 2025.

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Burt Ewing

July 7, 2025

Tom was a Man of All Seasons. A Father, US Navy veteran, fraternity brother...just a person to follow and admire. Calm winds and following seas my brother.

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Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Russell Colonial Funeral Home

530 E. Springfield Ave, St Clair, MO 63077

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Service

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Russell Colonial Funeral Home

530 E. Springfield Ave, St Clair, MO 63077

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530 E Springfield Rd, Saint Clair, MO 63077

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