Frank Parks

He attended Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, Texas A&M, Washington State University and the University of Idaho, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry, a Master of Science in Animal Nutrition-Biochemistry and a Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition.

Franklin worked in the feed industry for many years before starting his own company, BioTech Associates Limited, Inc. in 1981, a family business that has grown into an international company. He was dedicated to the feed industry for over 50 years and was given many honors and awards, belonged to many industry organizations and was instrumental in founding or expanding several organizations. Franklin was CANC chairman in 1978-1979 and requested CANC be granted independent status and be established as a self-governing committee of the CGFA. He was also a founding member of the California chapter of ARPAS established in 1980 and while chapter President in 2003, requested the National Governing Council of ARPAS to recognize the California Chapter membership and to be allowed to seat a voting Chapter member to the National Counsel. Franklin maintained membership in other industry organizations such as AFMA Nutrition Counsel, AFIA, CGFA, ACAN, PAS, Alpha Zeta Alumni Association, CAST, BPOE, Shriners, and was a published author of several articles and studies.

Franklin was a loving husband of over 52 ¾ years to his wife Donna and a loving father to his two sons Scott and Chuck, his daughter-in-law Roberta and grandchildren Brittany, Mirranda and Austin.

He enjoyed watching movies with the family and reading. He was an active pilot and plane owner for many years; a car enthusiast and loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his sisters Blan Key and Judy Deakin and families of Athens, TN.

A Memorial Service will be held in Fresno at People’s Church Chapel, June 20th at 10 AM with the Celebration of Frank’s Life and lunch immediately following at Pardini’s on W Shaw.

The Family requests remembrances to Living Hope Community Church, 2345 East Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA 93703 in lieu of flowers.