BAIRD-FREEMAN FUNERAL HOME

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

FAX 260-726-7172

EMAIL  bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Richard "Dick" Parks, age 77, of Portland passed away Wednesday October 5, 2022 in Persimon Ridge Healthcare.  He was born in Union City, Indiana on November 14, 1944 the son of Harry and Evelyn (Burger) Parks.  He was married on August 9, 1965 to Wanda Carol Iliff and she passed away on May 29, 2011.  Dick was retired from Coca-Cola in Portland and also worked at Fort Recovery Industries.  He was a 1962 Madison High School graduate and was an avid golfer, enjoyed camping and traveling.

Surviving are three daughters Lorie Haver (husband Wesley) of Virginia Beach, Va., Angela Evans (husband Scott) of Dunkirk and Joyce Jaquay of the United Kingdom, one brother James Parks of Fort Wayne, Five grandchildren Daniel Frakes, Jonathan Lawless, Katie Garlinger Masters, Kyle Garlinger and Mahala Haver, Eight great grandchildren

Funeral services will be Monday October 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin McClung presiding.  Burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery.  Visitation is Monday from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to Jay County Cancer Society.

Online condolences at www.baird-freeman.com