Graveside services for Samie Ray Parks, Sr., 64, of Ramona, were held Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Ramona Cemetery in Ramona, OK. Phil Johnson officiated. Casket bearers were Samie Parks, Jr., Kenneth Parks, Sr., Robert Sparks, Cody Smith, Dwight Johnson, and Billy Workman. Honorary casket bearers were Richard A. Kever, Robert Johnson, Jimmy Vann, Gary Caseboldt, Everett Caseboldt, and Daniel O’Neal.
Samie was born February 2, 1947 in Lexington, OK to Robert Kenneth and Barcie Muzzett (Langley) Parks. He passed away February 27, 2011 in Tulsa, OK.
Samie was a truck driver for 30 years and an escort for 1 ½ years. He loved to play on his computer. Samie was also a people watcher.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Parks of the home; children, Jeane Caseboldt and husband Gary of Claremore, Samie Parks, Jr. of the home, Ruth Coy of Bartlesville, Kenneth Parks and wife Marla of Bartlesville, and Barcie Vann and husband Jimmy of Sallisaw; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Money and husband Jerry of Noel, MO, and Bonnie Hunsberger and husband John of Tulsa; two sisters-in-law; special friend, Richard Kever; numerous nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Barcie Parks; brothers, Robert “Bob” Parks, Billy Parks, and Scotty Parks.