Paul R. Parks "Rick", 56, of North Lawrence, passed away June 15, 2014 peacefully in his sleep. Rick was a graduate of Green High School and was employed by InnoSource, working with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 40 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul L. Parks; stepfather, Albert Caprez; and brothers Gary L. Parks and Tracy John Parks. Rick is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 22 years, Ronda Parks; daughters, Felicia (Kevin) Doan and Lorna Parks; son, Paul P. (Mercedes Kavalchek) Parks; Granddaughter, Kylee Doan; Mother, Grace Caprez; sister Cathy (Frank) Edwards; step sister, Michele (Rob Crossley) Caprez; step brother, Gregg (Michelle) Caprez; mother-in-law, Janet Yochheim; brothers-in-law, Dan (Connie) Kleckner and George (Kelly) Kleckner; Sisters-in-law, Brenda (Frank Smith) Wilson, Denise (Don Sanner) Claar and Debra Parks; and many caring aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of life service will be held at 5:30pm, Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Green Valley United Methodist Church, 620 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd., Green OH with Rev. William Liming of Tallmadge United Methodist Church Officiating. The family will receive visitors Saturday from 3:00-5:30pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Chippewa Excellence in Education Foundation (Parks fund), 56 N. Portage St., Doylestown, OH 44230, to support the High School Academic Challenge Program.

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