Mr. Wilmer Wayne Parks, age 76 of Claudville, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior at his home with his family surrounding him on Monday, August 18, 2025. He was born in Maryland to the late Roy Gilbert Parks and Gladys Overby Parks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annice Bowman Parks; two sisters, Sandra Hamilton and Freda Ray; and one brother, David Parks. Wilmer was loved by everyone who met him and had a way of making everyone laugh. He will be greatly missed and will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, gramps, and friend.
Left to cherish the memories of Mr. Parks are his five children, Vicky Pilson (Barry) of Stuart, Janet Hardin (Steve) of Stuart, Debra Parks of Claudville, Roy Parks (Alberta) of Stuart, and Ronald Parks of Claudville; three grandchildren, Brandon Light, Amber Moran (Kelly), Steve Hardin, III; two step-grandchildren, Heather Bowers and Amber Akins, both of Martinsville; ten great-grandchildren, Sophia, Aubrie, Vada, Sterling, Kaiden, Kaylee, Kendell, Kaleb, Lakelynn, and Derrick; two siblings, Doug Parks (Debbie) and Wanda Hooper (Butch), both of Maryland; one brother-in-law, Kenneth Hamilton of Maryland; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the home located at 6734 Dobyns Road, Claudville, VA 24076 on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A private graveside will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 1427 Edgewood Drive, Suite 101, Mt. Airy, NC 27030. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
