Ernest "Jumit"

Parks

Ernest J. Parks was born on July 17, 1949 to the late Jimmy Parks and the late Ethel Mae Combs. On Thursday, July 27th, 2023, the Lord called Ernest home from labor to his great reward.

Ernest, from childhood has been affectionately known as "Jumit". He received his formal education in Spalding County. He joined Corinth Baptist Church at an early age.

Ernest was a wonderful and devoted father and grandfather to his daughter Schawanda (Teki), and his three grandchildren. He was an easy going person and was loved by all who knew him. He was employed by K-Mart Distribution Center for 25 plus years. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, landscaping, and working on cars.

Mr. Ernest Parks at the age of 74 passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Eternal Hope Hospice. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Charlie James Combs, and sisters Mae Hellen Bell-Allen and Mary Parks.

Ernest leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Susie W. Parks; one daughter Schawanda Parks-Holston (Willie Penn); three grandchildren, Armon S. Holston, Dorien Z. Holston, and Breanna A. Holston, all of Griffin, GA; three sisters, Brenda Bell Parks, Sylvia Matthews, and Diane Combs; and one brother David Lamar Combs (Annette Mathis), all of Griffin, GA; two sisters-in-law both of Griffin, GA, Virgie W. Puckett, and Linda Woods. One Aunt Dorothy Middleton and one Great Aunt Sarah Knox of Griffin, GA. And a special friend, John Green.  And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, that loved him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Corinth Church Cemetery, located at 53 Merrybrook Road in Williamson.

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