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Terry Keith Parks Sr.

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Terry Keith Parks, Sr. CHARLESTON - Mr. Terry Keith Parks, Sr., 57, a resident of Charleston, SC, formerly of Tangier, VA, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at Roper Hospital in Charleston. Born December 29, 1955 on Tangier Island, he was the son of Bill Parks and Fern Parks of Tangier. Terry graduated from Radford University and was retired from the Charleston City Police Department. In addition to his parents, survivors include a son, Terry K. Parks, Jr. and wife Hollis of Onancock, VA; and a daughter, Jamie Parks, of Charleston. He was predeceased by a son, William Joseph Parks. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend John Thorne and Elder Danny McCready officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Lawn Cemetery. There will be a visitation at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Tangier Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 239, Tangier, VA 23440. Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2013.

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David Fair

February 19, 2013

Terry,I have fond memories of working auto theft with you and Jim Davis.What a dynamic team!

Chicquetta Lee-Fullilove

February 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ken Moser

January 25, 2013

Sleep well Inspector Gadget.

Sgt. Carl Chisolm (Ret.)

January 25, 2013

To the family,friends and colleagues. my heart is meeting with sorrow and we experience the passing of Detective Parks (Ret.) He was my friend for 25+ years and always set examples of professionalism for us to follow.

Edward Jones

January 24, 2013

My condolences to the family! Many great memories working with Terry and many more on the basketball courts and softball fields!

M.D. Ramsey

January 24, 2013

It seems just like yesterday in Central; we will miss him greatly.

Thelma Fludd

January 24, 2013

May God bless you and the family. I am one of the old dispatcher that worked with Sgt parks.

Melanie Jeffcoat

January 24, 2013

Dear Janis and family,
Mark and I were so sorry to hear of Terry's passing ~ thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.

Michael Gordon

January 24, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Terry at the Charleston Police Department for many years. He will be missed by his friends and former colleagues. My condolences to his family during this time of sorrow.

Glenda Knight

January 24, 2013

Terry and Jamie, I am so sorry to hear about your father. I know that he will truly be missed by the both of you.

Jeff Osburn

January 24, 2013

I was a detective with Terry at CPD. I always admired his ability and eagerness to help me and others in his area of expertise. I will always be greatful for his kindness. May God bless him and his family.

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