1939 - 2024
GEORGE ROBERT (JUG) PARKS, age 85, a resident of Creal Springs, IL., passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in the ICU at Carbondale Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, IL.
George was born, June 15, 1939 in Creal Springs, IL. He was the son of Barnie Wilson and Evelyn (Holmes) Parks. He married Marjorie Arlene Cagle on October 29, 1960 in Crab Orchard, IL. He was a retired Coal Miner from Inland Steel.
George attended Arnold View Baptist Church in Creal Springs. He enjoyed riding horses and competed in rodeos and horse shows. George owned Roll-N-Rodeo.
There will be a private burial of ashes at Spring Hill Cemetery, Creal Springs, IL at a later date.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene Parks, Creal Springs, his daughter, Kimberly Campbell and husband Rodney, McLeansboro, IL., one sister, Alice McKinney and husband Bob, Marion, IL. Also surviving are grandsons, Judd Burnett and Koy Kennedy along with a great granddaughter, Karsen Burnett.
George was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Kelly Kennedy and a sister, Pat Hastings.
Memorials may be given to St. Jude and will be received at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL. who is in charge of arrangements.
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