Owen Kenneth Parks, age 89 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Monday, December 13, 2010 at Clinton Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Clinton. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri with burial in Englewood Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service also at the Chapel. Family suggests memorial contributions to Crossroads Hospice and can left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Owen was the son of Marion Earnest Parks and Armilda Lillian Parks. He was married to Dorothy Parks for 60 Years, who passed in 2004. He served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II on the Destroyer USS Plunkett.

After the war Owen returned to Clinton, Missouri to raise a family and to farm. He owned and managed the Gaines store, became an Insurance Agent in 1957 with Henry County Mutual Insurance where he served until retiring in 1990 and at that time was also on the board of directors. Mr. Parks enjoyed sports, and his favorite sports included baseball and he had won several Croquet tournaments.

Although Mr. Parks was not a member of any church, at one time he attended services at Surprise Community Church and had professed his faith in Jesus Christ to his family. Owen lived an upright life and was known for his integrity. He loved farming cattle and spending time with his family as he and Dorothy hosted numerous gatherings over the years.

Surviving are one son Kenneth Parks and wife Susie, Clinton; daughter Linda Stone and husband Jim, Clinton; six grandchildren Julie Phillips(Parks), Kelly Carter (Stone), Michael Parks, Angie Streby (Stone), Tim Stone, and Jeff Stone; seven great-grandchildren, plus several nieces and nephews. He also leaves many friends and other relatives to mourn his parting. His wife, parents, and brother preceded Owen in death.