Jim was a former member of First Baptist Church in Allegan, and most recently was attending Grace Community Church in Hudsonville.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Parks in 1992; and his mother Betty (Lewis) Parks.
Jim is survived by his son Jeff (Tami) Parks, and a daughter Jennifer Parks; 2 grandsons, Joshua (Bethany Cok) Parks, and Jonathan Parks; father, James Parks of El Dorado, Arkansas; many extended family and friends.
A memorial celebration of Jim’s life will be 6:30pm Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St, Holland.
Burial will be in Poplar Hill Cemetery in Allegan, MI.
Visitation will be immediately following the service at the funeral home on Tuesday from 7-9:00pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice.
Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com for further information.