Lawrence “Larry” Paul Parks, 75, of Beaumont died June 14, 2008 at Harbor Hospice House.
A native of Pittsburg, Kansas and a longtime resident of Beaumont, he was the owner of Triple AAA Siding and Windows. His earliest career was as an aviation insurance underwriter and general aviation pilot. He made numerous contributions to aviation safety and pilot education. Larry was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served as a sergeant/dental assistant during the Korean Conflict.
He was a generous husband, father, brother and grandfather who was loved by all. Larry was an avid reader, enjoyed golfing, gardening, loved to tell jokes and above all was dedicated to his family and his church.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Mickey Parks of Beaumont; daughters, Theresa Anna Mott of LaBelle, Monica Rachel Parks of San Diego, California and Kerry Deirdre Radley of Sour Lake; son, Patrick Joseph Parks of Aubrey, Texas; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters, Rita Massman of Enid, Oklahoma, Pat Walker of Corpus Christi and Rosemary Cuffman of Malvern, Arkansas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret Parks; sisters, Margaret Gragg and Katherine Palmer; and brothers, Joseph and James Parks.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 16, 2008 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with burial to follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Sour Lake, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Rosary will be recited 5:00 P.M. Sunday, June 15, 2008 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Virginia 22038.
