Tom Parks

Mr. James Thomas “Tom” Parks, age 98, a lifelong resident of the Ruthville community, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden, Tennessee.

He was born on September 14, 1927, in Weakley County, Tennessee, to the late Herman Hunt Parks and Zora Faye Harwood Parks.

Mr. Parks was a faithful member of Ruthville Baptist Church and was formerly employed by Butts Feed Mill. He spent his entire life in the Ruthville area, where he was well known and respected.

He is survived by four sons: Edward (Elizabeth) Parks of Martin, Tennessee; Thomas (Vicky) Parks of South Fulton, Tennessee; Steve (Debra) Parks of Martin, Tennessee; and Ronald (Pam) Parks of Martin, Tennessee; one daughter, Janice (Larry) Clark of Sharon, Tennessee; eleven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Parks was preceded in death by his wife, Verbena Parks, who passed away on March 24, 2025; one sister, Laverne Parks; and two brothers, Herman Lee Parks and Charles Henry Parks.

Funeral services for Mr. Tom Parks will be held at 1PM Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in our funeral chapel with burial to follow in the Sandy Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11AM Wednesday until the hour of service.

Memorials may be made to the Sandy Branch Cemetery, 4966 Milltown Rd, South Fulton, TN 38257.