Chester Joe “Duck” Parks Obituary (2024)

1954 - 2024 Chester Joe Parks age 70, of Crossville TN passed away peacefully on October 3rd 2024. Duck is proceeded in death by his parents Ione and Chester Parks; Wife Jody Parks; Brothers Marshall (Butch) Parks, Jasper Rufus and wife Faye Parks; Sister and brother in law Donna Faye and Kurt Schaar; and Step daughter Cindy. Duck is survived by his daughter Sarah Jo Howard; grandchildren Emma and Sawyer Howard; Step daughter Michelle Belcher and step son Tom Morrow; Brothers Benjamin (Benny) Parks and wife Shirley; Harvey (Oopy) Parks and wife Donna; Sister Susan Coffman and husband Donald; and a host of nieces and nephews. Duck was one of a kind to say the least, he had several hobbies. Fishing, camping anything to do with nature. He spent most weekends at the Crossville flea market buying and trading, sharing stories with all the friends he made each weekend. Anyone he met throughout his life he impacted in some way.