Obituary of Howard Parks

Howard S. Parks Age 63. Monday, November 17, 2014 at his late residence in Morris, IL following a long and courageous battle with congestive heart failure. Born in Chicago, a long time California resident relocating to Morris five years ago. Former owner and operator of three Gingiss Formalware Franchises in California. Former Adjunct teacher at Joliet Junior College in the computer science lab, in the (CAD) department. A member of the First Presbyterian Church of Morris. Preceded by his father, Norman Bormet (2009). Survived by his loving mother, Phyllis (nee Fiore) Bormet of Morris; one sister, Phyllis (Quentin) Mueller Blome of Woodstock, IL; one brother, William A. (Lorraine) Parks of Cedar City, Utah. Many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. Funeral services for Howard S. Parks will be Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Jackson Street, Morris. Rev. Roy Backus officiating. Interment Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Tinley Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the First Presbyterian Church in his name would be appreciated. Howard will lie in state Thursday morning at the church from 9 a.m. until time of services. Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, Morris Chapel in charge of arrangements. For information: (815) 942-5040.