William Darrel Parks passed away on July 4, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 30, 1936 to Robert and Johnnie Belle Parks in Ryan, OK. He proudly served 4 years in the US Marine Corps from 1953-57 during the Korean War. Service: will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday July 8 at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park on Crowley Rd. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 at Mayfield Kiser. Darrel was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Vera Streater Parks. Survivors: 2 sons, Johnny (Cindy), Steve (Barbara), daughters, Lori Halfmann(Duane) and Shari Parks. 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was a member at Lane Prairie Baptist Church in Joshua. He never met a stranger and was loved by all.