Thomas J. Parks (T.J.), age 90, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 in Jacksonville, FL. Thomas was born February 14, 1922 in Donalsonville, Georgia to Charles and Lizzie Parks. Thomas loved the great outdoors, especially fishing. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gladys, a son, David, one brother and one sister. He is survived by his sons, Bobby, Lamar, Rufus, Mickey, Terry, Fred, his daughters Betty Davis, Shirley Wiest, Faye Flick, 21 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Viewing and funeral service will be held at Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205. Viewing on Friday, August 17, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, funeral services on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 10:00 am with interment to follow in Riverside Memorial Park.