James Parks

James Parks

1944-2016

James Oliver Parks, 72, of Wills Point, passed from this life at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.  He was born Oct. 25, 1944 in Cooper.  He worked as an auto technician for more than 40 years at the Freeman Dealerships in Dallas/Irving before retiring to Wills Point.  James, also known as “Jimmy” was a lifelong fan of auto racing, car enthusiast and music lover.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Marla Shipp and husband, Gary, of Midlothian; son, James “Clint” Parks and wife, April, of Red Oak; grandchildren, Christopher Shipp, Brittani Villatoro and Grace Parks.

A memorial was held Dec. 1, 2016, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Hwy. 64 in Canton.