Kenneth Wayne Parks, age 45, of Tazewell, Tennessee was born June 17, 1976 and passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Claiborne County Hospital. Kenneth graduated from Claiborne County High School and began working at England Corsair, he later worked at Berkline Industries until they closed, then went to work at DTR where he remained Team leader until his passing. He loved riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, traveling to see Lighthouses with his wife Kim and enjoyed going to see the Moonshiners shows; but this time of the year his favorite hobby was carving pumpkins. Kenneth was a man of few words. But he managed to say a lot to those who knew him with is "Sheepish" grin....He was preceded in death by his Father, Cecil Monroe Parks, Tazewell, TN; Grandparents, Lincoln & Virgie (Virgil)Parks of Tazewell, TN; Uncle & Aunt, Orville & Janice Stapleton of Lafayette, IN.
He is survived by His Childhood Sweetheart and Loving Wife: Kim England Parks of Tazewell, TN;
Mother: Linda Sue Parks Crawford of Bulls Gap, TN; Brother: Beverly Monroe Parks (Tammy); Sister: Thelma Jean Parks Johnson; Sister: Flora Parks West and a multitude of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Close Friends.
Vistation for Kenneth will be Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Funeral service Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Graveside service will follow Sunday, October 3, 2021 in the Bethel Cemetery.
Minister: Rev. Jackie Day;
Singers: Arbie Fultz & Brenda Longworth;
Pallbearers: Dewayne Caylor, Mark Green, Keith Noe, Adam LeFevers, Finley Rogers, ;
Honorary pallbearers: Beverly Parks, Junior England, Daniel Fergerson & Kelly Fleeman.
Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.coffeyfh.com for the Parks family.
