Tommie L Parks Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Tommie L Parks, 99, formerly of Benton Harbor died Monday, November 8, 2021 at the Pine Ridge Nursing Center in Lincoln Township. Services celebrating his life will be held at 1 PM on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in Benton Township with Pastor Philander Martin, Sr. officiating. The visitation will begin at Noon until 1 PM on Monday at the Fairplain Chapel. Burial will follow the service at North Shore Memory Gardens where military rites will be performed by the North Berrien Military Detail. Please share messages or memories at www.florin.net. Tommie was born on September 3, 1922 in Middleton, TN to George and Carrie Parks. He was a veteran of the US Army during WWII. Tommie married his wife, Helen Williams, on September 17, 1970 and she preceded him in death on August 2, 1993. Together they celebrated 23 years of marriage. Tommie was a millwright at Aurto Specialties for 33 years before retiring in 1978. After retirement he operated the Hillcrest Small Engine Repair in Benton Harbor. He was a member of the Martin Temple Church of God in Christ in Benton Harbor. Tommie was a home person who was a jolly fellow and liked to tell jokes. His family includes his daughter, Ann King Lund of Gary, IN, his son, Melvin Stegall of the Philippines and his special friends, Pastor Philander Martin, Sr. of Benton Harbor and Mamie Stegall of Benton Harbor.

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Tommie L Parks

September 3, 1922 - November 8, 2021