Gary Lee Parks

Gary Lee Parks, 77, of Pampa, Texas, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Tuesday in the early evening hours of September 17, 2024. He was born April 19, 1947, to Henry and Marie Parks in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
He was raised in Oklahoma in his early years, until the 50's when the family moved from Reydon, Oklahoma to Pampa where he attended Pampa High School and graduated in 1965. He went on to continue his education at West Texas University and entered the work force in the oilfield as an equipment salesman and eventually retired as a parts supervisor with Waukesha Pearce. In Gary's spare time, he was a collector of various guns, antiques and old cars. One of his favorite hobbies was tinkering with old engines. Gary had a special place in his heart for all animals and was reunited with several that have crossed the rainbow bridge.
Gary met his wife, Rosa, in 2010 and married three years later on April 19, 2013, (on his birthday) in Pampa. After they married, he devoted his life to taking care of Rosa in all her needs. She felt he made her a better person because he was a constant model of what it looked like to love and take care of family. He especially loved playing with and spending time with his grandkids. Gary was known for being very kind and helpful, always putting the needs of others before his own. In fact, Gary stopped traffic to pick up a nail in the street so it wouldn't end up in someone's tire. Another act of his selfless kindness was attending the funerals of those who had very little or no family to show support and compassion.
Always wearing a smile, cracking jokes to make others smile as well, and having a heart of gold, Gary's love of life and family will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Gary was met by his parents on the road to Heaven.
Those left behind to carry on his wonderful legacy and memories are his wife Rosa Parks of Pampa and they're blended families, Courtney Cruz and husband Ricardo of Mansfield, Jessica Maeer of Fort Worth, Raquel Martinez and husband Tony of Pampa, Argelia Villagrana of Pampa, Manuel Villagrana and wife Rachal of Amarillo, JJ Villagrana of Midland, Isaac Villagrana and Catrina Lewis of Pampa; two brothers, Gregg Parks and wife Lois of Pampa, Dale Parks and wife Margaret of Mount Pleasant; twelve grandchildren, Xander Cruz, Tyler Rabel and wife Maddie, Kelton Cruz and wife Tiffany, Andre Lloyd, Ryan Lloyd, Elizabeth Lloyd, AJ Martinez, Emma Martinez, Sophie Martinez, Emersyn Martinez, MJ Villagrana, Liam Villagrana; two great-granddaughters, Nora and Annie as well as numerous extended family members who loved him.
Celebration of Life Memorial services are scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, at 10:00 am at Winegeart Funeral Home Serenity Chapel with Brother Jim Sinyard officiating. The family has entrusted the cremation care of their loved one to Winegeart Funeral Home.
If Donations are a preference, the family suggests they be made to PAWS, PO Box 2095, Pampa, Texas in honor of Gary.