Joseph E. Parks age 77, of Westerville passed away Monday, January 3, 2005 at the Village of Westerville. Preceded in death by his parents Earl & Martha (Griffith) Parks. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years Norma (Snell) Parks; son Gregory Parks of Akron; daughter Susan (Richard) Brownley of Granville; daughter in-law April Parks of Kent; granddaughters Sarah Lynn Parks and Katharine E. Brownley. Visitation is Wednesday 5-8 PM at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME 3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus. Funeral service will Thursday , 10 Am at the funeral home. Dr. Phillip Hazelton officiating of the Worthington Presbyterian. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the National Parkinson Foundation 1501 NW 9th Avenue Miami Fl 33136-1494 Condolences can be left at www.newcomerfamily.com