Ernest Parks, Jr.

Ernest Parks, Jr., 88, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 7, 2022, at Randolph Memorial Park, with Charles Reeder officiating. Born October 19, 1933, in Randolph Co., NC, Mr. Parks was the son of the late Ernest Parks, Sr., and Isabell Boone Parks Woods. He was a loving father and devoted family man. He adored his dog "Lucy", and loved old cars and cruise-ins. Mr. Parks was a retired textile worker. In addition to his parents Mr. Parks was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter Ray Parks and Roy L Parks. Survivors include his son, Victor Parks of Asheboro; daughters, Renita DeGraff and husband Jay of Woodenville, WA, Tina Richardson of Summerville, SC; grandchildren, Brandi Rodriguez and husband Erik, Travis N. Freeman, Ciara Rose DeGraff; great grandchildren, Easton Rodriguez, Roman Rodriguez, Jesse Freeman, Hayden Freeman, and Wesley Freeman. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.