Harrison James Parks
April 13, 1919 ~ January 11, 2010
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Harrison James Parks, 90, formerly of Smith Road, died Monday, January 11, 2010.
Mr. Parks was born in Madison County and was a son of the late Wiley and Ida Morrow Parks. He was married to Eadie Caldwell Parks, who died in 2005.
Mr. Parks worked for the Buncombe County School System and was also a farmer. He was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church.
He enjoyed playing old time Gospel music on the Marshall and Canton radio stations.
He is survived by a son, Lowell Parks and his wife, Kathy, of Asheville; a grandson, Rodney Parks and wife Courtney, and great-grandchildren, Caleb, Jacob and Reagan Parks.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Garry Rogers, Gene Turner, and Robert James officiating. Interment will follow at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
We are sorry about the lose of your loved one. We are here for you in anyway that we can help. We love you all Bruce & Brenda
We share in your loss of a wonderful and kind person. He was a very special uncle and will always have a place in our hearts. We will always remember his sharp mind and sense of humor that he kept until the very end. We will miss our visits but we will know he is in a better place with Eadie and all his loved ones.
Last time I saw Uncle Harrison was at his brother and my Uncle Walter Parks funeral. He spoke of my Mom, and his brother, and the day they would see one another again. Uncle Harrison Rest In Jesus, the one who you always loved and served, say Hello to Mom and Uncle Walter. Love and prayers to family.
Dear Lowell & Family,
We were very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. You will be in our thoughts and in our prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.
Mike & Linda Frady
Lowell,
Ruby,Carol Morrow and I got to visit with Uncle Harrison in July when we were there for Walter Wades services, we had a good visit, I am so glad I go to see him, he will be greatly missed, my prayers are with you and your family
Sue
LOWELL, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY TODAY.
RUBY LEE
LOWELL, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY TODAY.
RUBY LEE
Mr. Parks was a very special Christian man. Our family got to know him while he was employed at Johnston school during the nineteen seventies. On my way to church each Sunday I would stop by and check on him. He would ask that we pray for him. He will be missed by all his friends. I have no doubt that Mr.Parks is with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Lowell and Family, Please know that caring thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Harrison was in the room beside my great grandmother at the Bryan Center. I continued visit with him several times a week even after the death of my granny because we had become such good friends. We would sit and talk about everything from the Lord to trains, and I always loved to listen to him. He was one of the best men I ever know although it was only for a few years. I know he will really be missed. God Bless.
we are sorry for the passing of your father he was such a great man and a true blessing and you could not ask for a better friend as he was to our dad and our family we will miss him dearly. May GOD BE WITH HIS FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF GRIEF AND THEIR GREAT LOSS.MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF MR.PARKS WONDERFUL FAMILY. WE LOVE YOU ALL
We have been blessed to know Harrison. But there is no doubt he is in a much better place. If you ever had any questions about the Bible he would always be the one to ask, he was such a blessing to me and all of our family. He will be missed by all that knew him and loved him. May God be with you during this time and always.
Lowell and Kathy, so sorry to hear about Mr. Parks. Sorry I couldnt come to visitation, I keep Tonja’s little girl and its hard to get out in the a.m. hours.Mr. Parks was a good man and a great neighbor.If ever I can do anything for you guys,just let me know.I will remember you in my prayers. Love and Blessings..Frankie and Joe Woody