Donnell Wayne Parks

July 6, 1942-November 30, 2022

Donnell Wayne Parks, 80, of Sheridan, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Edinburg, Texas.

He was born July 6, 1942, in Lebanon, Indiana, son of the late Beryl Eugene and Olive Lorene (Lane) Parks.

On June 15, 1962, Mr. Parks was married to Sharon Delores (Rose) Parks in Carmel.

He was a 1960 graduate of Sheridan High School. He worked as an engineer for Biddle Precision Components for over 39 years until his retirement in 2004.

He enjoyed wintering in Texas, traveling and visiting friends. Mr. Parks was a dedicated family man and was a proud father and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife Sharon Parks of Sheridan; 3 children Karen S. (Rex) Freeman of Sheridan, Kevin L. (Julie) Parks of Zionsville and Daniel A. Parks of Frankton; 4 grandchildren Michonne (Tim) Stepp, Jon (Hunter) Garrison–Malone, Kristen Parks and Caitlin Parks; brother Dennis L. (Rita) Parks of Naples, Florida; sister: Janis K. Moore of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, David Wayne Parks; and brother-in-law Lee Rider.

Funeral Services are scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon St., in Lebanon. Visitation is scheduled to be held from 12 p.m., noon until the time of services. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon.

Memorials may be made in his memory to the Christian Liberty Church, 5999 US-421, Sheridan, IN 46069.

Online condolences may be made at myersmortuary.com