Haskel Earl "Butch" Parks

1940 ∼ 2021

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Haskel Earl "Butch" Parks, 80, of Groves of passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at home.

Butch was born on August 26, 1940 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Earl and Thyra Parks. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1958. After graduation, he joined the US Army. He returned to Port Arthur with an Honorable Discharge and worked for Coca Cola Manufacturing Company. He started working at Howard's Auto Supply in 1959, and he worked his way to be owner and operator of the business. Butch was a member of Central Baptist Church in 1940 and a member of Royal Ambassadors. In 2010, Butch joined Golden Triangle Church on the Rock until present. Butch was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed dearly.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Parks and Thyra Reames.

Butch is survived by his wife, Janis Parks of Groves, his children, Randy Parks of Groves, Kelli Badeaux and her husband, Danny of Allen, Lance Bernard and his wife, Sandy of Aubrey, Danna English and her husband, Jim of Nederland, his brothers, Preston Parks of Nederland, Robert Parks of Tyler, Larry Parks of Austin. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cameron, Hailey, Kiersten, Brock, Price and Kayla.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends from 12:00 PM until service time. Entombment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

Due to the Covid-19 crisis we are currently in, all visitors to the funeral home are required to wear facemask or coverings and practice social distancing as mandated by State and County officials

Condolences

Bj Covington March 29, 2021

In Loving Memory of Haskel Earl "Butch" Parks, A Sympathy Gift of 100 Memorial Trees has been Planted In Loving Memory of Haskel Earl "Butch" Parks courtesy of BJ Covington.

Cecil Barnes Sr. March 1, 2021

I met Butch many years ago when I was just a young man. Butch has always been an inspiration to me to be a bit better of a Christian man as he has always walked the walk in following our Lord Jesus Christ and I can only aspire to be anywhere close to being the Christian that my friend Butch has always been since I met him. He is and will be missed by myself and many others. Butch has always been an honest God fearing man and I wish to offer my sincerest condolences and prayers for his entire family and friends.

Carlos De La Rosa February 23, 2021

I met Butch 20 years ago when I was a representative for WIX FILTRATION PRODUCTS, Butch welcomed me into his store and we became friends from then on. I never really new Butch personally but he always made me feel welcomed, he was always courteous and professional. Butch had a high regard for people and never looked down on anyone. I became friends with his employees and have stayed in contact after my retirement. Ed McCollum notified me of Butch passing and it was truly a sad day. GOD has welcomed Butch to Paradise.

Carroll Durio February 22, 2021

Butch was a great Boss, Friend and Mentor for me. I started working for him in High School 1969. He will be forever in my heart and prayers.

Ron Burkhalter February 22, 2021

Butch was such a kind, patient and great Christian, husband and father. He was loved by so many people and he will be missed but Heaven just received a great gift.

Rebecca Slocum February 20, 2021

Butch was the kindest man with a heart of gold. Beautiful blue eyes. A true servant of the Lord. He will be dearly missed. Prayers for the family.

Danny Williams February 19, 2021

So sorry to hear of the passing of Butch. I did business with Butch over the years and he always had a big smile and a good word. A very fine man, he will be missed by his family and friends. My deepest sympathy to the family.