William Jamisom Parks III

William Jamisom Parks III obituary, Terry, MS

William Jamisom Parks III

William Parks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Natchez Trace Funeral Home, Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematory - Madison on Mar. 27, 2026.
William (Bill) Jamison Parks III, age 74 passed away March 21, 2026 due to cardiac arrest.

He was preceded in death by his parents William Jamison Parks Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Parks and by his wife Melanie Piner Parks.

Bill was a retired tradesman who had finished his career as a plumber. He was a native of Cleveland, MS. but was recently residing in Terry Mississippi for 20+ years.

He leaves behind 4 sisters, Glenda Parks Pritchard (C.D.), Beverly Parks Kelly, Diane Parks Smith (Ricky) and Susan Parks Conrad (John). He was also uncle to 5 nieces/nephews as well as 7 grand nieces/nephews.

Bill was an avid hunter and enjoyed longtime friends whom he deemed loyal and stalwart. He enjoyed family gatherings most in his last years and was noted by many to have a "good and caring way" with those he loved and who loved him.

He will be cremated and honored at a later date by a private family ceremony.

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