James Thomas Parks, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday November 23, at Parkview Hospital Randallia. He was born in Fort Wayne and was the son of the late Elmer and Betty(Petti) Parks. James was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired as an Electrical Engineer from American Electric Power. He is survived by his wife; Karen Jean Parks, Sons; Patrick T (Christine) Parks, Michael J (Jennifer) Parks, daughters; Karen S. Parks, Kathleen A.(Robert) Heaston of Fort Wayne, IN. Services will be held at a later date. Please visit www.mccombandsons.com to sign the online guest book. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Lakeside Park Chapel.