Mr. Raynard Parks Jr. departed this life on March 9, 2023. He was born August 5, 1970 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Raynard Sr. and Melanie Williams Parks. Raynard was a graduate of South High School. He had been employed by Sears & Roebucks as an appliance technician early in his employment and was also employed for East Manufacturing as a welder. He enjoyed skating in his spare time and was a skilled marksman at the gun range. He was funny yet very serious when it was called for. He never bit his tongue for anything or anyone. He was a dancer in his teenage years, his group was called Sweet Sensations. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend. If you were blessed enough to know him, he would share his heart. He leaves to mourn his passing and his legacy; his mother Melanie Forest, sisters; Mia Parks, Jadah Parks and Quneitra (Eric) Jones; four nieces; Ciera Forest, Cire Jones Kiara Jones and Quintasia Hines, five great-nieces; Camyrn Penney, Cassidy Penny, Kai Vanderhost and Helena Jones, one nephew Eric Jones Jr. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather Wren Williams; his Raynard Parks Sr; Grandmother, Doris Brooks and Stepfather Clement Forest. Memorial Service will be 1:30 -2:30pm Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home. Guests are asked to wear masks. Services of Love and Dignity entrusted to L.E. Black & Phillips Funeral.
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