Obituaries

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Willie Frank Parks, age 71, on October 15, 2025. (Willie was born August 20, 1954).

Funeral service will be held on October 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Sunnyside Baptist Church, Greenville, GA.

Viewing will be on October 24, 2025 from 5:00–7:00 PM. at the mortuary.

Willie Frank Parks, affectionately known by most as Frank, was born August 20, 1954 to the late Mr. David Parks, Jr. and Annie
Josie Parks (Godfrey) of Luthersville, GA. He received his formal
education in the Meriwether County School System.

In 1973, he married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Ann
Mitchell and they were blessed with three children, Tonya, Felicia
and Quinton (Nard). Although their marriage mutually dissolved
after 14 years, the two continued to remain close friends and
worked together in ensuring their children received an abundance
of love and support.

Frank joined Sunny Side Baptist Church at an early age and
received Jesus Christ into his heart. The light of Christ shown
through him by his ability to help others without boasting, being
a listening ear, and humbly giving sound advice when needed.
His deep voice, which was often compared to Barry White, and
outgoing personality instantly drew people to him. Frank never
met a stranger that didn’t leave without a smile on their face after
sharing a conversation.

He was employed with William L. Bonnell Aluminum for over 40
years advancing in his profession until he became a supervisor.
Upon retiring, Frank enjoyed spending time with his family,
fishing, telling jokes, moderating the Atlanta Braves games, taking
short vacations, watching his favorite television shows (especially
Beverly Hillbillies, Swamp People, Gunsmoke, Rifleman and The
Temptations), and attempting to sing all of Troy Ramsey and Willie
Banks gospel songs while being offkey. He served his community by
initiating and completing various outreaches with fellow members
of the Zion Hill Masonic Lodge #26 for over 50 years.

On October 15, 2025, he passed away peacefully at Brightmoor
Hospice Inpatient Facility surrounded by family. In addition to his
parents, Frank was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Ellis
Parks.

He leaves to cherish with memories his three children, Tonya
Parks, Newnan, GA, Felicia (Osaze) Okunbor, Hampton, GA, and
Quinton (Vanessa) Parks, Riverdale, GA; two amazing grandsons
who faithfully assisted with his care, Tyvon Sands and Da’sean
Sands; ex-wife, Patricia Parks; his brothers, James Parks (Florine),
Bennie Parks, Sammy Parks, and Larry Parks; his sisters, Mary Jean
and Linda Ann (Johnny Dean); and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins,
nieces, nephews, and friends

The family is being served by Sewell Mortuary.