James Parks Obituary
Mr. James Allen Parks, age 81 of Winston-Salem, passed away, Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born April 22, 1944 in Cameron County TX to the late Joseph Clarence Parks and Doris Elizabeth Hitchcock Parks. Mr. Parks served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. James enjoyed time spent surf fishing and playing tennis. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Parks; two daughters, Melissa Moreano of Lewisville and Paige Ade (Nick) of Carlisle, PA.; one son, Richard Parks (Jennifer) of Park Ridge, N.J. and seven grandchildren, Jacob and Nicholas Harper, Rory Ade, Nora and Claire Swain and James and Caroline Parks. Private family service s will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Forsyth County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.
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3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
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