Thomas Kayden Parks

Thomas Kayden Parks obituary, Ninety Six, SC

Thomas Kayden Parks

Thomas Parks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harley Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. on Jan. 26, 2026.
Thomas Kayden Parks, 21, of Ninety Six, passed away on January 25, 2026.

Born in Greenwood, he was the son of Jason Parks and Cristi "Red" Holliday.

Kayden had a passion for gaming, spending countless hours on Xbox, often with his friends by his side. He also loved music, from classic rock to rap, and never missed a chance to dance when the mood struck. He was a Gamecocks fan and enjoyed hanging out with friends. Kayden loved having long, late night conversations with his mom and above all else, family meant the world to him,

He is survived his mother, Cristi (Blake Resico), and father, Jason; brother, Kayson Parks; sisters, Kyra Parks and Kali Gaynor (Ronald); grandparents, Mike and Cathy Holliday, and Frank and Judy Parks; aunt, Tracy Burris; uncle, Corey Holliday; nephew, Ronald Gaynor, IV; and his dog, Nahla and cat, Lola.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel.

A visitation will take place before the service at the funeral home from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

The family will be at the home of Mike and Cathy Holliday, 712 Deadfall Rd West, Greenwood, SC 29649.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fallen Biker Fund.

Live service here: https://youtube.com/live/3Pi-SHPGpC8?feature=share

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Harley Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

1025 South Main St. P.O. Box 777, Greenwood, SC 29648

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