NWA/DL Capt. Steven Eugene Parks

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, NWA/DL pilot Steven Eugene Parks

November 7, 1955 ~ April 10, 2016

 

Notification with the passing of Delta pilot Steven Eugene Parks, age 60.  Note: Obituary below indicates birth date 11-14-1955 but our records show a birth date of 11-07-1955.  Captain Parks joined Northwest Airlines 03-06-1987 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  To view/sign the online guestbook please visit http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sunherald/obituary.aspx?n=Steven-Parks&pid=179622198  The obituary below indicates that visitation will be held April 17th in Gulfport MS with memorial services at a later date. 

Should we receive more information we will be sure to update our blogspot.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary......................................

Steven Eugene Parks

 Nov. 14, 1955 - April 10, 2016

 Choburi, Jomtien, Thailand

 

 Formerly of Gulfport, MS, passed away April 10, 2016, in Choburi, Jomtien, Thailand after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. A decorated Navy veteran he served his country with distinction and honor.

 

 Steve lived a life of adventure, traveling around the world as a pilot with Delta Airlines. He was a gifted athlete, an accomplished scuba diver and photographer. He was a compassionate son, father, brother and devoted friend.

 

 He is survived by his loving companion Tudka, Choburi, Jomtien Thailand, who cared for him during his extended illness; daughter Mesha K. Parks, Marysville, WA; mother Donna Parks, Gulfport, MS; and brother Cary J. Parks, Hampton, VA. He was preceded in death by his brother T. Scott Parks, 2007 and father James M. Parks, 2013.

 

 A memorial service is pending at a later date. There will be drop-in visitation with the family on Sunday, April 17, 2016, from 4:00 - 6:00pm, at 916 E. Beach Blvd., Gulfport, MS.

 

.Published in The Sun Herald on Apr. 15, 2016