David Parks

David Parks, 42, of Creston, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston.

Celebration of life services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Powers Funeral Home, 601 New York Ave., in Creston. The Rev. Mary O'Riley will officiate. Burial will be private. Visitation with family present will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in Dave's name. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

David William “Dave” Parks, son of William Lee Parks and Gloria Marie (King) Parks, was born July 24, 1975, in Naples, Italy. He was educated in Camp Hill School in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, and moved to Creston in 1995 to live closer to family. Early on, Dave worked at Osceola Foods, and was the assistant manager of Godfather’s Pizza in Creston.

In 2004, Dave met Jessica Diane Lens and they began their life together. Dave worked as a service tech at Boyd’s Appliance for many years. In January 2016, he began working for Creston Automotive in customer service.

Dave was a member of Knights of Columbus of Creston.

Dave is survived by his partner Jessica Lens of Creston; mother Gloria Schach of Creston; son Matthew Parks of Creston; brother Dennis Parks of Creston; half-sister Laurie (Mike) Gussow of Virginia; nephew Nicholas; four step-brothers and sisters; uncle Tom; aunt Pat; and many other cousins and family.

Dave was preceded in death by his father, stepfather Fred Schach and grandparents.