DECATUR - Frank Dean Parks, 63, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2010 in his home. Frank was born on October 29, 1946 in Decatur the son of Charles Harold and Ruth Regina (Rauch) Parks. He was a truck driver, owner operator. He was a disabled Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He married Vicki (Frakes) Miller on April 21, 2009 in Shelbyville. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; sister Jane Fry (Larry Kellogg) of Decatur; children, Sheila Doolin (Mike); Shelly Doyle (Jeff); Paul Ramsey (Jenny); all of Decatur; Randy Parks (Julie) of Sparta, MO; Josh Sharp of Decatur; step-children, Stephen Miller Jr. and Tracy Lund both of Decatur; special friend, Larry Kellogg of Decatur; five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family would like to thank DMH Hospice especially Jim for all their care of Frank. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm Monday, August 23, 2010 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home the family request casual attire. Private graveside service will be Tuesday in Macon County Memorial Park with Rev. James Palakudy Officiating and Military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the DAV or DMH Hospice program. The family of Frank Dean Parks is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Center honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
Published in Decatur Herald & Review Aug 22, 2010
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
----------~~~~~~~~~~~----------------------------------------
Always a silent hurt,
many a silent tear,
but always a beautiful memory
of one we loved so dear.
God gave us strength to bear it,
and courage to take the blow,
but what it meant to lose you
...no one will ever know.
----''''''-----'''''''-------
I still miss you
as the day and years pass
I still miss you
as the pain of grief softens
I still miss you
as new memories are made
I still miss you
as I smile and laugh
I still miss you
today and everyday
I still miss you
Published in Decatur Herald & Review Aug 22, 2010
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
----------~~~~~~~~~~~----------------------------------------
Always a silent hurt,
many a silent tear,
but always a beautiful memory
of one we loved so dear.
God gave us strength to bear it,
and courage to take the blow,
but what it meant to lose you
...no one will ever know.
----''''''-----'''''''-------
I still miss you
as the day and years pass
I still miss you
as the pain of grief softens
I still miss you
as new memories are made
I still miss you
as I smile and laugh
I still miss you
today and everyday
I still miss you
DECATUR - Frank Dean Parks, 63, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2010 in his home. Frank was born on October 29, 1946 in Decatur the son of Charles Harold and Ruth Regina (Rauch) Parks. He was a truck driver, owner operator. He was a disabled Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He married Vicki (Frakes) Miller on April 21, 2009 in Shelbyville. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; sister Jane Fry (Larry Kellogg) of Decatur; children, Sheila Doolin (Mike); Shelly Doyle (Jeff); Paul Ramsey (Jenny); all of Decatur; Randy Parks (Julie) of Sparta, MO; Josh Sharp of Decatur; step-children, Stephen Miller Jr. and Tracy Lund both of Decatur; special friend, Larry Kellogg of Decatur; five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family would like to thank DMH Hospice especially Jim for all their care of Frank. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm Monday, August 23, 2010 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home the family request casual attire. Private graveside service will be Tuesday in Macon County Memorial Park with Rev. James Palakudy Officiating and Military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the DAV or DMH Hospice program. The family of Frank Dean Parks is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Center honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
Published in Decatur Herald & Review Aug 22, 2010
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
----------~~~~~~~~~~~----------------------------------------
Always a silent hurt,
many a silent tear,
but always a beautiful memory
of one we loved so dear.
God gave us strength to bear it,
and courage to take the blow,
but what it meant to lose you
...no one will ever know.
----''''''-----'''''''-------
I still miss you
as the day and years pass
I still miss you
as the pain of grief softens
I still miss you
as new memories are made
I still miss you
as I smile and laugh
I still miss you
today and everyday
I still miss you
Published in Decatur Herald & Review Aug 22, 2010
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
----------~~~~~~~~~~~----------------------------------------
Always a silent hurt,
many a silent tear,
but always a beautiful memory
of one we loved so dear.
God gave us strength to bear it,
and courage to take the blow,
but what it meant to lose you
...no one will ever know.
----''''''-----'''''''-------
I still miss you
as the day and years pass
I still miss you
as the pain of grief softens
I still miss you
as new memories are made
I still miss you
as I smile and laugh
I still miss you
today and everyday
I still miss you
Gravesite Details
Cause of Death: Lung Cancer- Agent Orange
