Tony Kentrail Parks, more affectionately known as “T,” or “Tone,” moved on to our Father’s house at the age of 49.
Tony was born July 26, 1973, in Saginaw, Michigan. Tony’s childhood friends were from every intersection on Ray Street, starting on Ruckle all the way down Webber. The Castillio, Quinn, Cuevas, Carson, Johnson, Abernathy, and Thomas families, and many more. Tony’s childhood was filled with playing football and dodgeball in the streets. Fights with friends one day and make up the next day in order to play some more. The neighborhood was his playground, and he enjoyed the friendships and bonds he created over those years.
Tony played football and graduated from Saginaw High School C/O ’91. He attended Olivet Nazarene University to play football where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Psychology. He loved old-school music from the 70’s and 80’s. Tony traveled throughout the U.S. and found his hometown in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tony will be truly missed; your spirit and laughter will never be forgotten.
We Love you, Tony!
Mr. Tony K. Parks passed into eternity on Monday, July 24, 2023; he leaves to cherish his life:
• Mother, Jurdean Renzy Dunn – Louisville, Kentucky
• Father, Jessie Parks – Saginaw, Michigan
• 4 Sons, Ar’Montey – Arizona, Zacharias – Michigan, Gabriel – Texas, Tony Parks – Michigan
• 3 Stepdaughters, Deeshayla, Keiarra Brown, and Lanaya Jones-Arkansas
• 1 Sister, Tuyona “Bank” (Alvin) Johnson – Kentucky
• 2 Brothers, Tony Williams - Illinois, Jason (Laura) Parks - Texas
• 9 Grandchildren, Eliana, Miraya, Isaiah, Naomi D., Kamiko D., Aubrey Faith Ann, Alayia My’Angel, Jaceyon Antwan Parks and Ke’Lana Lucas
• 3 Nephews, Aaron, Andrew, and Marcus
• 3 Nieces, Jessica, Savannah and Jaimie
• Best Friends, Greg Rutherford, Shaun Carson, Mike and the Castillo Family, Atley Mark Grey, and Lotoya Wilchie
• Host of Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and other relatives and friends
• Extended Family, Addie Harper and the Couch Family
• Preceded in death by grandparents, Estella Tibbs, Eli Renzy, Rutha Mae Parks, James Parks, several uncles, one aunt,
Ruby Nell Parks, other relatives, and friends
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