James Edward Parks Obituary

In loving memory of James Edward Parks of Dayton, Ohio, born in Warren, Ohio, who departed this world on July 18, 2024 at the age of 78. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Flemming Parks and Gladys Parks; his wife Dolores Parks; his mother-in-law Julia Mae Taylor; his nephew Robert Daniel Parks Jr.; his great-nephew Christopher Parks; his niece Bridgette Fortner; his siblings, Joseph Parks (Polly), Savannah Jones (Thomas), William Parks Sr. (Emily), Robert Parks Sr. (Corrien) and George Parks Sr. (Stephanie); his children, Neal Parks, Nina Cole and Joquette Brooks; his grandchildren, Ashley Parks, Jazmine Cunningham (Justin), Darrick Cole Jr., James Brooks and Isaiah Parks; and his great grandchild Emma Parks. He was also cherished by nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.