Norman Walter Parks, 93, of Galena, died at 2:15 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his home following an illness. Born January 4, 1929 in Wentworth, Mo., Norman was the son of Emmett Alvin and Anna Louise (Cruse) Parks. He lived in Wentworth before moveing to Galena 65 years ago.
Norman retired from Farmers Chemical Company, in Joplin, Mo. with 32 years of service. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Joplin, Mo. Norman enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Norman was married to Geneva Charlene Miller December 22, 1968 in Joplin, Mo. She preceded him in death December 6, 2016. He was also preceded in death by five sons, Norman Dale Parks, Ricky Lee Parks, Larry Dale Willhite, Albert Neil Willhite and David Leon Willhite, and one daughter, Tammy Jane Willhite. Norman is survived by a son, Gene Parks (wife, Cindy of Grandview, Mo.; two daughters, Pamela Lang, of Galena, and Tammy Burns, (husband, Donalda), of Centerville, Tenn. ; 22 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, at Derfelt Funeral Home in Galena. Chaplain David Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Sarcoxie Cemetery, in Sarcoxie, Mo. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. Wednesday until the service time.