Mr. William Thomas “Bill” Parks, 65, husband of 47 years to Kathy Robbins Parks and a resident of Exmore, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at home with his family by his side. Born in Nassawadox, he was the son of Gloria Chambers Parks, of Exmore, and the late Mahlon Wesley Parks. Bill was a self-employed commercial fisherman and captain of the Mary J, who loved working on the water, taking care of his family, and being with and doing things for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Parks, of Exmore; two grandchildren, David and Destiny; great-grandson, Aiden; great-granddaughter, Bella; brother, Kevin Parks, of Eastville; sister, Teresa Mitchell, of Exmore; aunt, Erlene Taylor; nephew, Christopher Ashton; great-nephew, Connor Ashton; and great-niece, Sophia Rose Ashton. Bill was also preceded in death by his brother, Keith Parks.
A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at 1 p.m., at Belle Haven Cemetery with Pastor Jonathan Carpenter officiating. Donations to help with funeral expenses may be made to Doughty Funeral Home, P.O. Box 633, Exmore, VA 23350.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
