Ronald Andrew Parks Obituary
We bid farewell to Ronald Andrew Parks (Fort Mill, South Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 27, 2025 at the age of 82. Ronald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Andrew Alexander "Ted" Parks and Ruby Estelle McCoy Parks; his son Scott Alexander Parks; and his brother Gerald Thomas Parks. He is survived by: his wife Reba Kathleen Powers Parks; his daughters, Joy Kathleen Parks Canupp (Randy) of Fort Mill and Amanda Jon "Mandy" Parks (Alan Leasure) of Fort Mill; his grandchildren, Andrew Harwell (Tegan) of Fort Mill, Robert Harwell (JoAnna) of Murray, KY, Cameron Canupp (Brooke) of Valdosta, GA, Maura Beadle (Jeff) of Rock Hill, Macee Wright (Chris) of Augusta, GA, Malina and Maelyn Riley of Fort Mill; his great grandchildren, Adaline, William, Charlie, Clara Grace Harwell of Fort Mill, Lilly, Vivian, Ronnie Harwell of Murray, KY, Mordecai, Corinthea, Cassius and Moses Wright of Augusta; and his brothers, Eugene Parks (Judy) of Indian Land and Andy Parks of Indian Land. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (121 Monroe White St, Fort Mill, SC 29715).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions at First Baptist Church, 121 Monroe White St., Fort Mill, SC 29715 or Operation Christmas Child at Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or Fort Mill Care Center, 2760 Old Nation Rd., Fort Mill, SC 29715.
