Beryl Eugene Parks

Beryl Eugene Parks, 97, of Sheridan, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Hickory Creek at Lebanon. He was born in Big Springs, Indiana, on August 14, 1918, a son of the late Walter Granville “Peck” and Emma (Barker) Parks. He was married in the Methodist parsonage in Lebanon, Indiana to Lorene (Lane) Parks on May 30, 1940. She preceded him in death on January 19, 2009. A life-resident of Boone County, Beryl graduated from Zionsville High School in 1937. He began working at Allison’s Transmission until his mother became ill and he quit to help his father farm. He was then called into service and served in the United States Army Infantry. Beryl returned home to work construction. In 1951, Beryl purchased his own farm and worked that land until his retirement in 1980. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed the winters in Florida and especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Memberships: Christian Liberty Church – Sheridan, Indiana Visitation will be held at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2016. Funeral Services are planned for Saturday, July 30, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment with military rites will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana. Survivors: Two Sons: Donnell W. Parks and wife, Sharon – Emery, South Dakota Dennis L. Parks and wife, Rita – Naples, Florida One Daughter: Janis K. Moore – Lebanon, Indiana Eight Grandchildren: Karen S. Freeman and husband, Rex – Sheridan, Indiana Kevin L. Parks and wife, Julie – Zionsville, Indiana Daniel A. Parks – Frankfort, Indiana Deanna Hammond and husband, Mike – Plantation, Florida Dean M. Parks and wife, Cadia – Naples, Florida James Pickard and wife, Karen – Clarks Hill, Indiana Kathy Maddox and husband, Mark – Kirklin, Indiana Kimberly Eardley and husband, Dean – Portland, Oregon Thirteen Great Grandchildren: Tyler Pickard Madison Pickard Zachary Hammond Matthew Hammond Michonne Stepp and husband, Tim Jon Malone Kristen Parks Caitlin Parks Jasmyn Maddox Hailey Maddox Sophia Parks Ella Parks Charlotte Parks Several Nieces and Nephews Deceased: In addition to his parents and his wife, Beryl was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Parks, and a son-in-law, Lee Rider. Memorials may be made in his honor to Christian Liberty Church, 5995 N Us Highway 421, Sheridan, Indiana 46069

Beryl Eugene Parks

August 14, 1918 - July 25, 2016