Elmer Ford Parks

Elmer Parks of Aberdeen, known to friends as "Ford" and "Frog" died June 4 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace. He was 76. Born in Comers Rock, VA., he was the son of the late Robert Curtis and Addie Evaline (Cornett) Parks. Mr. Parks was a retired self employed carpenter and was a member of Hosanna AME Church. His family said he loved gardening, growing flowers, hunting and working. Mr. Parks is survived by one son, Larry F. Parks and his wife, Diane H., of Conowingo; two daughters, Sharon Worthington and her husband, Gene of Havre de Grace and Bonnie J. Little and her husband, Daryl G., of Darlington; five grandchildren, Christopher Parks of Perryville, Jamie Parks of Mt. City, Tenn., Holly Keith of Street and Matthew and Jason Little both of Darlington; two great-grandchildren, Jenna Keith and Megan Lutz, both of Street; three brothers, Willard Parks of Elkton, J.C. Parks of Phoenix and Ralph Parks of Hailey, Idaho, and one sister, Carol Montgomery of New Cumberland, PA. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Gladys Irene (Wirsing) Parks. Contributions may be made to Hosanna AME Church, c/o 421 Rock Run Place, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001 Visitation: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001 Service: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001