Clarence Parks Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Clarence Parks (Saluda, South Carolina), born in Edgefield, South Carolina, who passed away at the age of 67, on January 12, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Clarence Parks or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his mother Addie Parks Cartledge; his grandmother Alma Peterson Parks; his stepfather Rufus Cartledge; and his siblings, Arthur Lee Parks, JoAnn Simpkins and Willie E. Bland.
He is survived by: his father Willie Bland (Bae) of Washington, DC; his children, Clarence T. Parks of Woodbridge, VA, Devontae Adams of Edgefield, SC, Damien Dennis of Ridge Spring, SC and Leandra Parks Payne of Trenton, SC; his stepmother Opal Cartledge of Washington, DC; his siblings, Dexter Cartledge (Mary) of Hephzibah, GA, Allan Trowell of Washington, DC, Dorothy M. Bland, Tamika Trowell and Carolyn Barber of Washington, DC; his aunt Donna Parks of McCormick, SC; his uncles, Russell Parks of McCormick, SC and MacArthur Parks (Della) of Martinez, GA; his great-aunt Elease Parks of McCormick, SC; his cousin Priscilla Witt (Al) of Charlotte, NC; and his aunt Almastine Butler of Saluda, SC.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 310 N Bouknight Ferry Rd, Saluda, SC 29138. Viewing was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 1:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Liberty Spring Baptist Church (1347 Walker Rd, McCormick, SC 29835).
