JAMES WILLIAMS PARKS
Biographical Sketch
For
JAMES WILLIAMS PARKS
Born
Gargatha, VA —- December 17, 1932
Died
Peninsula Regional Medical Center — January 7, 2016
Parents
The late Thomas A. Parks and Lois D. Parks
Education
Public schools of Accomack County, VA
High School Diploma, Mary N. Smith High School
Cortez Peters Business College, Baltimore, MD
Military Service
U. S. Army — Fort Hood, TX, Honorable Discharge 1953
Family
Daughter, Ianthia Deborah Parks
Numerous cousins and friends
Church Membership
Macedonia AME Church, Accomac, VA;
Member of Trustee Board ; Member of Male Chorus; past member of Senior Choir
Employment
BPO Elks Lodge — Accomac, VA
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board — Mgr.
(Cape Charles, Exmore, Onley, Parksley, Chincoteague)
Hobbies
Baseball Fan (Major League);
Car Enthusiast; Gardening
Philosophy of Life
“Be who you are and know the difference”