Stephen Maier Parks of McKinney, Texas passed away July 23, 2019 at the age of 72. He was born on June 7, 1947 to Henry Maier Parks and Betty Carolyn (Black) Parks in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They later moved to Ardmore, Oklahoma, where Steve attended school and developed many close and lifelong friends.
He was proud to have served in the United States Navy as a Sonar Technician in San Diego, California, Bremerton, Washington and Puget Sound, Washington during the 1960’s. After the Navy, Steve began a long and successful career as a computer web designer and programmer. He had a prized reputation for his wide knowledge, creativity, and methodical approach.
Steve was very devoted and loving to his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborra Roberts of McKinney, Texas; his children, Christopher Parks, Brian Parks and wife, Carol, and Sarah Srisathit and husband, Koon; grandchildren, Attitan Srisathit and Emmie Parks; and sisters, Cinda Fink and husband, Fred and Paula McClintock.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Betty Parks and beloved grandmother, Fannie Mae Black.
A service will be held at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in Steve’s honor to the Wounded Warrior Project.