Raymond "Toro" James Parks

Franklin, NC - Raymond "Toro" James Parks, age 72, of Gaston Street, Franklin, NC passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at a local nursing home. He was born in DeKalb County, GA the son of the late Roscoe and Mildred Border Parks. He was Veteran of the US Army during the Korean conflict. He was retired from the Dekalb County School System. He loved playing golf.

He is survived by three sons, Raymond A. Parks of Atlanta, GA, Ricky Parks of Franklin, NC and Gerald Parks and his wife, Shirley of Franklin, NC; five sisters, Robbie Harris, Alice Jean Strickland, Dorothy Parks, and Rosa Mae Parks all of Atlanta, GA and Verna Johnson of Houston, TX; three brothers, Harvey Joe Parks, Milton Parks and Timmy Parks all of Atlanta, GA. Six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive.

No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Veteran’s Administration, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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