Robert D Parks

Robert D. Parks, of Youngstown, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in Columbus from complications arising from open heart surgery. He was 65 years old. Bob was born September 21, 1944 in Youngstown the son of the late Robert G. and Helen (Warren) Parks. He was a graduate of Rayen High School and previously worked as a gas attendant at Clark Gas Station in Youngstown. A man with a strong devotion to God, Bob enjoyed stamp collecting and loved animals. He is survived by three children Shelly Wilson of Youngstown, Denise Patterson of Youngstown and Lisa (Bill) Sandy of Cape Coral, Florida; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a brother Paul Parks of Youngstown; many nieces and nephews and by a host of friends. Besides his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a son Robert K. Parks. Calling hours will take place on Monday, May 24, 2010 from 5 until 8 p.m. in the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, Ohio, 44515. A Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions take the form of donations to help defray cost of the funeral services to the Robert D. Parks Memorial Fund c/o any Huntington Bank.