Thomas "Tom" Michael Parks, 56, of Taylorville, passed away January 9, 2013 at 7:09am at his residence in Taylorville.  He was born May 8, 1956, in Springfield, IL. the son of Robert and Katie (Hopson) Parks.  He married Marcia Fisher Lutz in 1976 in Taylorville, they later divorced.  He then married Luane "Susie" Goodman in 1995 in Springfield, IL.  He was parts manager for Central Illinois Trucks in Springfield, IL.  Tome loved his wife and his four daughters very much.  He was a good husband and the best dad.

He is survived by his wife; daughters, Lindsay (Ian) Grieves of Chicago, IL., Jodie Parks of Ramstein, Germany, Dakota and Katie Parks both of Taylorville; 2 grandchildren; one brother, 4 sisters, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded by his grandparents, and father, Robert Parks.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 14, 2013 at 9:30am at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Pastor Mary Ellen Sharp officiating.  Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL.  Visitation will be held Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 5:00 - 8:00pm at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.

Memorials may be made to The Taylorville Food Bank, 303 E. Market St., Taylorville, IL.  62568 or The Central Illinois Food Bank, 2000 East Moffat, Springfield, IL.  62702.

Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.  Sign on-line guest book at www.suttonmemorialhome.com.