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EVERETT PARKS Obituary

EVERETT E. PARKS, 88, of Fort Wayne, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, July 30, 2012. Born in Marion, he served in 50 missions as a Waist Gunner on a B24 during World War II. He was a teacher and coach to hundreds of children and a Principal with the Central Noble and Whitley County School System, retiring in 1987. He attended Three Rivers Wesleyan Church. "Everett was an example of what a father, grandfather and husband should be." He is survived by his wife, Virgie Parks; sons, Mike (Marla) Parks of Cloverdale, Ind. and Larry (Kathy) Parks of Albion; daughters, Bev Parks of Fort Wayne, Teresa (Rev. Eric) Ball of Yuba City, Calif. and Patti (Kevin) Templar of Spencerville; brother, James Parks of Virginia; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rueben Curtis and Mary Elizabeth Parks; daughter, Marianne Parks; and brother, Robert Parks. Funeral service is 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at Three Rivers Wesleyan Church, 2825 Hillegas Road, with the Rev. Brett Parks officiating. Calling beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at the church. Private burial in Riverview Cemetery. Memorials to Three Rivers Wesleyan Church. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 1, 2012.

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Stan Gilbert

August 27, 2012

Mr. parks was my U. S . History teacher and coach at Chester Center High School. I remember many of his words of wisdom and war stories. He was a good teacher and friend who would take us to ball games and even let us drive his car home from practice. My prayers are with you in this time of loss.

Rebecca Berghoff

August 9, 2012

Mr. Parks was a godly pillar of strength to me when I desperately longed to see that being a Follower of Jesus was everything and affected everything in ones life. I have loved and admired him all these years. Loved his laugh, and hearing his "Hi! Becky!". So thankful he made the extreme effort to attend our little North Elkhart reunion in Kendallville in March this year! He was slipping but still that smile! and laugh, and always the loving concern to always be kind! Thank you, Virgie for getting him there, and for always showing honor to Mr Parks!

August 3, 2012

I am so sorry I never got up to see coach

I played for him

Cathy Hartman

August 1, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Everett's passing. I know he is heaven with our good Lord. I bet my Harold was one of the many waiting at Heaven's Gate for him. Everett was the BEST Sunday School teacher I ever had. He made me think, then stand up for what I believed. He will truly be missed on this earth.
May our Lord give each of you His grace as you go on without Everett.
Each of you are in my prayers. Especially you Virgie.
God Bless each of you,
Cathy Hartman and family.
(Sorry I cannot attend the services. After many complications I'm back doing radiation and cannot reschedule at this time-each of you are in my prayers!)

Janeie Meyer

August 1, 2012

Sorry to hear of Mr. Parks passing. I remember when Ed Stohlman passed away and he sang "Amazing Grace", it was awesome. Also, he was principal when we went to Wolf Lake for Jr. High. Good memories.

chuck mcmillan

August 1, 2012

Sure sorry to hear about Unk Everette .He and Vergie used to visit us every year.He is in better place.

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