Johnathan Tyler Parks

Johnathan Tyler Parks (Jon-Jon) 19, of Memphis, TN, passed at 6:45 AM, Friday, April 10, 2015 at Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN after a long battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

He was born on July 11, 1995 in Memphis, TN, to Johnny and Alicia Parks.

Johnathan is survived by his father Johnny Parks of Nesbit, MS, mother Alicia Parks of Memphis TN, step-father Cary Smith, brother Justin Parks, sister Katie Smith, step-sister Savannah Smith, grandparents Martha Parks, Theresa Kollatz and Harry Kollatz, aunts Glenda Parks and Debby Butler, uncles Glenn Parks and Michael Kollatz, cousins Stephanie Kollatz, Danielle Kollatz, Steven Kollatz, Michael Kollatz and several other cousins.

Johnathan went to school at Fayette-Ware High School for a period during his battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

Johnathan had a beautiful kindred spirit and smile. You could see his soul through his captivating gorgeous eyes and his laughter was simply contagious. He was loved and admired by everyone who knew him. He loved playing video games, riding dirt bikes, four wheelers, his bike and riding on the back of his Daddy's Harley. He also loved to swim...doing awesome cannon balls, skateboarding, watching funny and scary movies, singing rap songs, listening to music, playing around on his laptop, and just hanging out with his family and friends. His favorite meal was a big giant steak with fries and ketchup (he loved ketchup on everything!!) and a good cold Dr. Pepper.

The visitation is from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Family Funeral Care. The funeral service will follow the next day at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 17, 2015, also at Family Funeral Care.

Pastor Danny Crosby from Hope Presbyterian Church will be officiating.

The burial will be at Memphis Memory Gardens Cemetery - Garden of Prayer.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation @ www.cff.org or Le Bonheur Children's Hospital @ www.lebonheur.org

Breathe easy sweet Johnathan...you are now free.