Kenneth "Kenny"

Parks

Mr. Kenneth Parks (affectionally known as Kenny) was born on August 12, 1957, to the late Willie Benjamin Parks and the late Rosa Kate Parks in Griffin, Georgia. He departed his earthly body on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie B. Parks and Rosa K. Parks, his siblings, Verdell Parks, Willie J. Parks, Sr., Betty Ann Montgomery, and Patricia Parks.

Kenny was one of the first African American students to attend an all-white elementary school in Griffin, GA, where he excelled in his studies. He graduated from Griffin High School in 1976, where he was a proud alumnus of the Griffin High Bears. He was chosen to participate in the work study program at school, where he learned the value of working. Kenny received his commercial driver's license and began his love for driving trucks long distance. He drove trucks for Waste Management for 15 years, before ending his truck driving career with Waste Industries, where he officially retired on disability. He absolutely loved being a CDL driver!

Kenny gave his life to the Lord at an early age, where he was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia. As he continued to cultivate his relationship with the Lord, he later became a devoted member at Calvary Baptist Church in Jonesboro and Barnesville, Georgia under the leadership of Pastor Terrence Curtis, where he faithfully served as an usher. Kenny loved the Lord and enjoyed serving as a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord.

Kenny was a very jovial and loving person who enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. He loved traveling and experiencing new and exciting places. He enjoyed watching sports such as golf, tennis, baseball, football, and wrestling. Some of his favorite athletes include Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Roger Federer, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, "The Rock," Michael Vick, Michael Turner and Ronald Acuna. His favorite sports teams were the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Falcons.

He enjoyed listening to various genres of music, especially country music and gospel music. He enjoyed listening to artists such as Vince Gill, the Canton Spirituals, and the late Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC's.

He will be profoundly missed by those who knew and loved him dearly.

Kenny leaves to cherish his memories his former wife Nikole Parks of 21 years, sons: Kerry Parks and Sergio Goggins, granddaughter: Kaniya Parks, grandson: Kristian Parks, great-grandson: Jacoby Parks, great-granddaughters: Essence Parks and Mulan Craver, aunt: Rosa Mae Jenkins, former mother-in-law, Margaret Albert, God-mother: Mrs. Lillian Russell, devoted best friends of 37 years Michael (Sonya) Cook and Tyrone (Tonya) Minter, special friend: Sandra Patillo, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends to cherish his memories. The family would also like to express their sincerest gratitude towards the Guiding Light Hospice staff and Kenneth's caregivers.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 1599 Betty Talmadge Avenue in Jonesboro, GA. Interment - Griffin Memorial Garden.