C. Dean Parks of Plano, Texas passed away September 24, 2020 at the age of 81. He was born on July 6, 1939 to Melvin and Mae Parks in Hugo, Oklahoma where he was a graduate of Hugo High School. Dean earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He worked for Texas Instruments for 26 years. For several years, Dean was an independent contractor before being hired at Elbit Systems of America. He worked with Elbit Systems of America for 19 years before retiring at the age of 74. Dean married Catherine Wilson on July 29, 2001 at Audie Murphy’s House in Addison, Texas. He attended Meadows Baptist Church and Redemption Church, both in Plano, Texas. His family remembers his love for Christ and his strong Christian faith. Dean enjoyed keeping his mind strong with word puzzles and sudoku. He was learning to play Canasta and Bridge with his wife. Dean most enjoyed his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Catherine Wilson-Parks; son, Chris Parks; grandsons, Aaron Parks and Josh Parks and wife, Paula; great-grandchildren, Caleb Parks and Riley Parks; stepson, Todd Wilson and wife, Mary and their children, Tori Wilson, Erin Madden, Christopher Madden; stepson, Shawn Wilson and wife, Tabitha and their children, Sammi Wilson and Max Wilson; a host of other loving family and friends.
Dean was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosa Lee Parks; parents, Melvin and Mae Parks; great-grandparents; son, Chad Parks; and sister, Bobbie Lamar.
A funeral service will be held 12:00 noon, Friday, October 2, 2020 at Meadows Baptist Church, 3001 Los Rios Blvd., Plano, Texas 75074. A visitation will be held will be held 1 hour prior to service at the church. Interment is to follow at Hilltop Memorial Cemetery, 1810 North Perry Road, Carrollton, Texas 75006.