Frank W. Parks

Frank W. Parks, 85, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday September 17, 2014 at his residence following a period of declining health.

Born June 14, 1929 in Hall County to the late A. P. and Ila Parks, he had lived in White County for over 5 years having moved from Atlanta. Along with his brother, they formerly owned and operated ACE Cigarette Service and Parks Amusement Service in Atlanta for over 50 years. Mr. Parks was a U. S. Army veteran and was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Parks; sisters, Ilene, Ruby and Louise; and brothers, Raymond, and A. P.

Surviving are his daughters and son in law, Connie Gilmer, White County, Terrie Parks, Atlanta, Christi and Shannon Mullins, Cleveland; grandchildren, Bobby, John, David, Wendy, Frank, Dale, Doah; twelve great grandchildren; sisters, Lucille, Lorene, Corene, Genevieve, Gertie, Sally, Betty, Mary; brothers, John, Virgil; special friend, Lonnie Stroup; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Saturday September 20, 2014 at 11 o'clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tim Shirley will officiate. Interment will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday from 4 until 8 at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.