John Floyd Parks

He was born Monday, May 21, 1951 in Houston, Texas, the son of Jack Carlos Parks and Jean Deaton Parks. John attended community college classes and worked as a sheet metal operator for 25 years. He was a successful proprietor of Paint Horse BBQ and even completed a 3 week kayaking trip down the Grand Canyon.

He married Patricia Ann Gianelle in 1973.

He is survived by his sisters Diane Erick, Jan Waldrep, Suzy Parks, and Stephanie Inserra.

He has a son that was born August 10, 1973 and is the proud “PAPA” of Ava, Jack, and Audrey.

Visitation will be at Bratcher Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at Bratcher Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, September 29 at 11:00 a.m. Officiated by Keith Taylor, Pastor at Southside Baptist Church.

Burial will be at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman, Texas.

Donations may be made to Heart Association.