Fred W. Parks

Fred W. Parks, 67, of Three Springs, PA, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 18, 2016 at his vacation home in Venice, FL.

Born October 3, 1948 at Mapleton Depot, PA, he was a son of the late Isaac Glover and Eunice (Varner) Parks. He was married to the former Vicky Wible on December 12, 1970 at Three Springs, PA by Rev. Charles Rhodes. Mrs. Parks survives at their home.

Also surviving are three children, Jeffrey Parks and wife Dawn of RD, Three Springs, PA, Matthew Parks and wife Jenna and Jenny Doyle and husband Wendell all of Three Springs, PA, seven grandchildren, Olivia Parks, Gage Parks, Matthew Parks, Jackson Parks, Reece Parks, Austin Doyle and Brock Doyle and two siblings, Bland Parks and wife Connie of RD, Mapleton, PA and Susan Shoop and husband Fred of RD, Port Royal, PA.

Mr. Parks was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Three Springs, PA. He was also a member of Cromwell Lodge #572, F. & A. M., Orbisonia, PA and Madden-WennickPost 518, American Legion, Rockhill Furnace, PA.

Along with his wife, Mr. Parks owned and operated Hiram Wible & Son Trucking, Inc., Three Springs, PA for many years.Mr. Parks also enjoyed farming for his entire life.

Throughout his life he enjoyed attending his children and grandchildren’s various sporting events and was also involved in dirt track racing for a number of years as a car owner. Mr. Parks was also active in team penning and sorting with his quarter horses. During his younger years he also enjoyed playing softball with the Jaycees.

Mr. Parks was a veteran of the U. S. Army Reserves.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church, Three Springs, PA with Rev. Rachel Horst, Rev. Dr. Kenneth Grundonand Pastor Joseph Barrett officiating. Friends may call at the church from 1:00 PM until the time of the service.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia, PA.