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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Louis William “Butch” Parks, Sr.

October 17, 1945- June 17, 2020

Louis W. “Butch” Parks, Sr., 74, a lifelong resident of Deale, MD passed away June 17, 2020. Butch was born October 17, 1945 in Baltimore, MD to Virginia Bates and Alvin S. Parks, and was raised in Deale. He attended Deale Elementary and Southern High School in Lothian where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America, graduating in 1964. Butch worked as a farmer, and also worked with his father at his family owned restaurant and tavern in Deale. He later opened Parks Liquors and Parks Steamed Crabs, and also worked as a self-employed dump truck operator. He married Pam Whittington April 18, 1981 and they lived and raised their family in Deale. Butch was a charter member of the Deale Elks Lodge 2528, and a member of the Shady Side Moose Lodge. Butch enjoyed farming, boating, cutting grass, antique vehicles, and listening to country music, especially Vince Gill.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert Parks. He is survived by his wife Pam, a son Louis W. Parks, Jr. and daughter Laura M. Parks, both of Deale, and a daughter Lucille M. Parks (Tommy Pearson) of Shady Side. He is also survived by grandchildren Louis W. Parks III, Cassie Parks, Jacob Parks, Joseph Fox, Andrew Fox, Luke Fox, Maggie Pearson, and Virginia Pearson, and a great-granddaughter Savannah Parks.

Please be advised that the interment at St. James’ Parish will be open to the public. We will be live streaming the service for Butch on the Rausch Funeral Home Facebook page starting at 12:50 PM. The services will begin at 1:00 PM.

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Visitation

Services

  • Memorial Service

Wednesday, June 24, 2020
1:00 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Interment

  • Burial

St. James’ Parish Cemetery

5757 Solomons Island Road
Lothian, MD 20711

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Contributions

Deale Volunteer Fire Department

P.O. Box 114
6007 Drum Point Road
Deale, MD 20751

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Link:
http://www.deale42.com/donate/

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    Christine Elizabeth Armiger
    19 Jun 2020
    12:49pm

    Bowie and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and condolences are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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    Joe and Jean Manifold Caldwell
    19 Jun 2020
    1:15pm

    Joe and I are very very sorry for your loss. Butch was a great person and friend. Known him our entire life. He would stop by sometime and just talk We will surely miss him

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    Pat O'Brien-Boarman
    19 Jun 2020
    1:34pm

    To Pam and Family, I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one, he will be surely missed but never forgotten. He was a good family man and a good citizen in the community in which he lived. May his good deeds be remembered forever. Deale will never be the same without him. May he Rest In Peace. GOD BLESS. With Sympathy, Pat O’Brien-Boarman formerly of Deale, MD., now residing in Harwood, MD.

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    Jeff Clark
    19 Jun 2020
    2:09pm

    Lisa and I are very sorry for your loss. I have known Butch my entire life. Butch and my father were good friends through out the years. I remember shooting across from the Liquor store, Butch helping us doing the gas crisis in the 70’s, riding dirt bikes on the farm. He would stop by or I would see him at Peties or the Elks and he would always ask about my father . We will surely miss him

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      The Apperson Family
      19 Jun 2020
      3:26pm

      Thoughts and Prayers to you Pam and the family. Butch will be missed dearly.

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      Molly and Timmy Jackson
      20 Jun 2020
      4:34pm

      Sending prayers and hugs to Pam and the whole family. Butch was an awesome guy. He will be missed by all.

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    Jack & Kay Meyers
    19 Jun 2020
    2:54pm

    Our deepest sympathies and love to Pam and the entire Parks family

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    Earl Creech
    19 Jun 2020
    3:47pm

    I knew Butch a long time while working in south county, we always found time to chat. I was visiting my son in Glen Burnie and decided I needed to go to Deale. Met Butch’s son at fire hall and he called Butch and we chatted a long time. I will miss him and May he Rest In Peace.

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    Nicole & Ricky Simpson and family
    19 Jun 2020
    3:50pm

    So sorry to hear about Butch. He was a great family man and would do anything for anybody. Our deepest sympathies to Pam and the entire Parks family.

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      Gary Broyles
      20 Jun 2020
      3:06pm

      To Pam and family, was sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. He was such a good guy. God Bless!!

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        Bill & Carol Stevens
        24 Jun 2020
        9:55am

        We were saddened to hear of your husband’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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    gregory gibson
    19 Jun 2020
    4:29pm

    Rest in peace brother.

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    Leslie Lewis and Family
    19 Jun 2020
    4:50pm

    Butch was a gentle soul and an all around good human being. We’re so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

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    Chuck and Terry Jackson
    19 Jun 2020
    4:58pm

    We are so very sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Our love and prayers are with you Pam and Family

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      Mike Cook
      21 Jun 2020
      9:46am

      Sorry to hear about Louie
      His family is in my thoughts

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    Mark and Sharon Hensley
    19 Jun 2020
    5:08pm

    We were so very sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. We have such good memories of shared times together. Love and peace to Pam, Laura, Lucy, and Louis and all your family. We’re with you all in spirit.

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    Robert Creech
    19 Jun 2020
    6:26pm

    My thoughts and prayers to the Parks family.

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    John Amer Jr.
    19 Jun 2020
    6:41pm

    My prayers and condolences to Pam and family. I know Butch will be sorely missed. He was an icon in Deale.

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    Leslie Parker
    19 Jun 2020
    6:42pm

    I was sadden to hear about the lost of Mr. Parks. My deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the Parks family at this time.

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    David Stallings and Family
    19 Jun 2020
    6:52pm

    Prayers to the family. Butch was a good man. Use to see him at the store or crab shack often through the years going back to my high school days. He always had always had something fitting to say. Thanks for your service Butch. RIP!

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    DIANE WOOD HAYS
    19 Jun 2020
    7:05pm

    Louie was a good friend .we went to school together from grade school all the way to high school. I will miss his forever.A gentle giant a true friend You could always count on him to speak his mind he was a true gentleman ; he and my dad Charles Wood were birds of a feather.I WILL MISS THEN BOTH UNTIL MEET AGAIN.

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    Joyce Amburgey
    19 Jun 2020
    8:38pm

    Pam & family so sorry to hear about the passing of Butch. He truly will be missed. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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    KAREN HORGAN
    19 Jun 2020
    10:14pm

    My sincere simpathies to the entire family. We will keep you in our prayers. May peace be with you all.

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    Joan Bruce Lay
    19 Jun 2020
    11:27pm

    Joan Bruce Lay
    My deepest condolences Pam and your Family. I started going to Deale in the late seventies during the gas war. Dick and I settled in Churchton and became regulars at the gas station. I have missed you all since moving out of state. Butch will be missed so very much by all. He was a wonderful person and kind to so many! With love & prayers.
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    Karen Patten
    20 Jun 2020
    1:53am

    Our deepest sympathies to the Family. I feel your loss.

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    Pam and Gene Leftwich
    20 Jun 2020
    7:18am

    Thoughts and prayers for the entire Parks family. RIP “Butch”!

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    Robert and Carol Mauk
    20 Jun 2020
    9:22am

    I knew Butch (Louie) since high school, many moons ago, and Carol knew him from me. Also knew Bobby, Alvin and Virginia.

    Pam, we’re so sorry to hear about him. May he rest in peace, and y’all feel better. It hurts, but it will subside. But it won’t go away.

    God bless y’all.

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    vernon hayden
    20 Jun 2020
    10:56am

    so sorry to hear about Butch. He was Mr Deale. My deepest sympathy to Pam and all the Parks family. He will surely be missed

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    Terry Campbell
    20 Jun 2020
    11:21am

    Pam & family so sorry to hear of the passing of Butch. He will truly be missed. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

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    Patsi & Earle Hall
    20 Jun 2020
    1:54pm

    We were so saddened to learn of Louie’s passing. What a great guy he was! I have known him all of my life and my family lived nearby when I was growing up. We didn’t have a television back then but the Park’s did and we spent many afternoons at their home watching Howdy Doody. One special memory of that time was the day that Louie disappeared and couldn’t be found. Mrs. Parks was frantic and had all of us out searching for him. Eventually he was found hiding up in the barn and I will never forget it! He was unique even as a child. I know that the Deale community will miss him so much and our sincere condolences go out to his entire family. RIP Louie.

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    Linda & Paul DeLuca
    20 Jun 2020
    3:40pm

    Our heartfelt condolences to you Pam and to your family. Our prayers and love are with you and your family. RIP Butch 💗.

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    Officers and Members of the Mount Rainier VFD
    20 Jun 2020
    8:34pm

    The Officers and members of the Mount Rainier Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. do hereby extend to the Parks family our heartfelt sympathy. We do earnestly pray that God, in his kindness and mercy may lighten their sorrow and bring them the peace and comfort which come from the knowledge that the good in life shall inherit eternal happiness.

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    Donna Lennon
    21 Jun 2020
    10:47am

    Dear Pam and Family, we are so saddened upon hearing the news of Butch’s passing.
    Joe and I will miss him. Thinking of him can make you smile. He could hold court with the best of ’em.
    Please know that we are thinking of you, and sending our love and thoughts.

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    Linda Josepson
    21 Jun 2020
    4:12pm

    Love, prayers and hugs to Pam and her family. So sorry for your loss. So many good memories of Butch. He made me laugh the hardest I have ever laughed in my life! May great memories outweigh your pain.

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    Joan Manifold Knopp
    22 Jun 2020
    10:17am

    My thoughts and prayers to Pam and the family. Louie was a dear friend who always had time to stop and talk or tell you a story about days gone by. He was best friends with my brother, Jackie, and he always reminisced about time spent with him and all the things they did together growing up. As a life long resident of Deale I will truly miss Louie as will everyone else in this town. Deale will never be the same without Louie. Rest in peace my friend and give Jackie a hug from his sisters.

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    Bob Nargi
    22 Jun 2020
    11:10am

    Pam and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Butch was a great person and will be missed by all. I will have you and your family in my prayers and thoughts in your time of pain.

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    Tom and Serena Glowacki
    22 Jun 2020
    4:51pm

    Pam and Family,
    Serena and I were so sorry to hear about Butch. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

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    Charles N. Wood III
    22 Jun 2020
    6:36pm

    Pam our thoughts and prayers are with you and for the family, Butch will be missed but not forgotten. Chase and Trish Wood

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    Irene Repka
    23 Jun 2020
    7:01am

    Pam
    I am so sorry for your loss.
    Please know I have you and your family in my prayers and may his memory be a blessing.

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    Craig & Julia Musil
    23 Jun 2020
    12:22pm

    Prayers for Pam and the family R.I.P Butch .You were one of the best and will be missed We Will Never Forget

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    Kathleen Minemier
    23 Jun 2020
    2:42pm

    Pam I’m so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
    Your friend
    Kathleen

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      Chalice Ward
      24 Jun 2020
      8:52am

      My heart felt sorrow for your passing will linger on as will all our friends from our youth. May your family find comfort and peace in the type of man you were and what you brought to this community you called home. May all your stories and memories linger in their hearts forever

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    Linda and Elaine Brady
    23 Jun 2020
    6:29pm

    Pam, Louie,Laura and Lucy,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have known this wonderful man our entire life. Growing up in Deal Louie was always there for us if we needed him. This warm considerate man could always make you laugh out loud. We have so many good memories in the red 1963 and the green 1966 Ford riding around Deals. Louie loved to tease us about any and everything. Just thinking about Louie makes you smile. Louie wasn’t only our cousin he was a big brother to both of us. We will never forget him. We love you cuz! Rest in peace.

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    Mike
    23 Jun 2020
    11:53pm

    Mike & Karen Lanouette
    We are so sorry for your loss.
    Butch always had a smile for us when we were in Deale

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    John Amer Jr.
    24 Jun 2020
    7:01am

    Pam,
    So sorry to hear about Butch. He was a great guy! My prayers and sympathy to you and you family.

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    Charles L Episcopo Jr
    24 Jun 2020
    8:29am

    To the Park’s family, I am so sorry for unexpected loss of Butch. He was very kind to me every time we had an interaction in life. Weather it was at the store or when I would see Butch enjoying a breakfast a Happy Harbor. My mom and dad ( Pat & Charlie, of Pat’s Country Bakery) spoke highly of him during the years they knew him. My mom would enjoy steamed blue crabs from the old crab shack on the point. Butch was such a permanent fixture of the Deale community, he will be sorely missed and not forgotten. Prayers for Butch’s family and friends during this difficult time. God Bless.

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    Michael and Terri Kupres
    24 Jun 2020
    10:20am

    Thoughts and prayers for the Parks Family! We lost a Deale icon and he will be missed by the entire town.

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    Lorie Chaney
    24 Jun 2020
    10:32am

    Prayers to the Parks family.

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      Terry @ Debbie Whittington
      27 Jun 2020
      4:13pm

      Pam, Louie and family,

      Terry and I were so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. Terry knew Butch most of his life and always spoke fondly of him. He will be greatly missed by his friends and community.

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    Douglas and Barbara Slacum
    24 Jun 2020
    10:35am

    Pam and family,
    Doug and I would like to send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You and Butch have always been so very kind to us ever since we moved here back in 1985. We will always remember Butch as a kind and caring person. Love and blessings to you and your family.

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    Katherine A Beardmore
    24 Jun 2020
    10:40am

    Johnny and I were so sorry to hear about Butch, Our prayers to Pam and the family. He was was such an Icon in Deale. Kathy and Johnny Beardmore, Deale,Md.

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    24 Jun 2020
    1:24pm

    Jack & Susan Browning send our Prayers to your Family

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    Marie Hensley
    24 Jun 2020
    5:32pm

    Pam,
    Charles and I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and Butch in our thoughts and prayers.

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    Brandi Howard Gainer
    24 Jun 2020
    8:55pm

    To The Parks Family, So sorry for your loss. Butch was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Sending prayers.

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    Jim, Diane, Todd and Gina Lopezl
    24 Jun 2020
    9:39pm

    Our deepest condolences to Pam, Louie, Laura, & Lucy. may your happy memories see you through this difficult time

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    Ted and Kay Keen
    25 Jun 2020
    9:37pm

    Pam, we were so sorry to read of Butch’s passing. We are thinking of you and him with fond memories. Our sympathy to you and family.

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    Barbara Sturgell
    27 Jun 2020
    5:08pm

    Pam and family so sorry about Butch was just going through pictures of mine and there you two were at the Rod and Reel will miss him so much he was always so happy and fateful. God Bless you and yours.

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    Christine Elizabeth Armiger
    19 Jun 2020
    12:49pm

    Bowie and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and condolences are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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    Joe and Jean Manifold Caldwell
    19 Jun 2020
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    Joe and I are very very sorry for your loss. Butch was a great person and friend. Known him our entire life. He would stop by sometime and just talk We will surely miss him

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    Pat O'Brien-Boarman
    19 Jun 2020
    1:34pm

    To Pam and Family, I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one, he will be surely missed but never forgotten. He was a good family man and a good citizen in the community in which he lived. May his good deeds be remembered forever. Deale will never be the same without him. May he Rest In Peace. GOD BLESS. With Sympathy, Pat O’Brien-Boarman formerly of Deale, MD., now residing in Harwood, MD.

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    Jeff Clark
    19 Jun 2020
    2:09pm

    Lisa and I are very sorry for your loss. I have known Butch my entire life. Butch and my father were good friends through out the years. I remember shooting across from the Liquor store, Butch helping us doing the gas crisis in the 70’s, riding dirt bikes on the farm. He would stop by or I would see him at Peties or the Elks and he would always ask about my father . We will surely miss him

    City Deale

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      The Apperson Family
      19 Jun 2020
      3:26pm

      Thoughts and Prayers to you Pam and the family. Butch will be missed dearly.

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      Molly and Timmy Jackson
      20 Jun 2020
      4:34pm

      Sending prayers and hugs to Pam and the whole family. Butch was an awesome guy. He will be missed by all.

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    Jack & Kay Meyers
    19 Jun 2020
    2:54pm

    Our deepest sympathies and love to Pam and the entire Parks family

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    Earl Creech
    19 Jun 2020
    3:47pm

    I knew Butch a long time while working in south county, we always found time to chat. I was visiting my son in Glen Burnie and decided I needed to go to Deale. Met Butch’s son at fire hall and he called Butch and we chatted a long time. I will miss him and May he Rest In Peace.

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    Nicole & Ricky Simpson and family
    19 Jun 2020
    3:50pm

    So sorry to hear about Butch. He was a great family man and would do anything for anybody. Our deepest sympathies to Pam and the entire Parks family.

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      Gary Broyles
      20 Jun 2020
      3:06pm

      To Pam and family, was sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. He was such a good guy. God Bless!!

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        Bill & Carol Stevens
        24 Jun 2020
        9:55am

        We were saddened to hear of your husband’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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    gregory gibson
    19 Jun 2020
    4:29pm

    Rest in peace brother.

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    Leslie Lewis and Family
    19 Jun 2020
    4:50pm

    Butch was a gentle soul and an all around good human being. We’re so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

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    Chuck and Terry Jackson
    19 Jun 2020
    4:58pm

    We are so very sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Our love and prayers are with you Pam and Family

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      Mike Cook
      21 Jun 2020
      9:46am

      Sorry to hear about Louie
      His family is in my thoughts

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    Mark and Sharon Hensley
    19 Jun 2020
    5:08pm

    We were so very sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. We have such good memories of shared times together. Love and peace to Pam, Laura, Lucy, and Louis and all your family. We’re with you all in spirit.

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    Robert Creech
    19 Jun 2020
    6:26pm

    My thoughts and prayers to the Parks family.

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    John Amer Jr.
    19 Jun 2020
    6:41pm

    My prayers and condolences to Pam and family. I know Butch will be sorely missed. He was an icon in Deale.

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    Leslie Parker
    19 Jun 2020
    6:42pm

    I was sadden to hear about the lost of Mr. Parks. My deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the Parks family at this time.

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    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
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    David Stallings and Family
    19 Jun 2020
    6:52pm

    Prayers to the family. Butch was a good man. Use to see him at the store or crab shack often through the years going back to my high school days. He always had always had something fitting to say. Thanks for your service Butch. RIP!

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    Tracy’s Landing
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    MD
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    DIANE WOOD HAYS
    19 Jun 2020
    7:05pm

    Louie was a good friend .we went to school together from grade school all the way to high school. I will miss his forever.A gentle giant a true friend You could always count on him to speak his mind he was a true gentleman ; he and my dad Charles Wood were birds of a feather.I WILL MISS THEN BOTH UNTIL MEET AGAIN.

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    PORT REPUBLIC
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    MD.
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    Joyce Amburgey
    19 Jun 2020
    8:38pm

    Pam & family so sorry to hear about the passing of Butch. He truly will be missed. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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    Madison
    State
    Alabama
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    KAREN HORGAN
    19 Jun 2020
    10:14pm

    My sincere simpathies to the entire family. We will keep you in our prayers. May peace be with you all.

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    Lutz
    State
    FL
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    Joan Bruce Lay
    19 Jun 2020
    11:27pm

    Joan Bruce Lay
    My deepest condolences Pam and your Family. I started going to Deale in the late seventies during the gas war. Dick and I settled in Churchton and became regulars at the gas station. I have missed you all since moving out of state. Butch will be missed so very much by all. He was a wonderful person and kind to so many! With love & prayers.
    City
    Richmond
    State
    Va

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    Richmond
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    VA
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    Karen Patten
    20 Jun 2020
    1:53am

    Our deepest sympathies to the Family. I feel your loss.

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    Green Cove Springs
    State
    FL
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    Pam and Gene Leftwich
    20 Jun 2020
    7:18am

    Thoughts and prayers for the entire Parks family. RIP “Butch”!

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    Churchton
    State
    MD
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    Robert and Carol Mauk
    20 Jun 2020
    9:22am

    I knew Butch (Louie) since high school, many moons ago, and Carol knew him from me. Also knew Bobby, Alvin and Virginia.

    Pam, we’re so sorry to hear about him. May he rest in peace, and y’all feel better. It hurts, but it will subside. But it won’t go away.

    God bless y’all.

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    California
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    MD
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    vernon hayden
    20 Jun 2020
    10:56am

    so sorry to hear about Butch. He was Mr Deale. My deepest sympathy to Pam and all the Parks family. He will surely be missed

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    dunkirk
    State
    Maryland
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    Terry Campbell
    20 Jun 2020
    11:21am

    Pam & family so sorry to hear of the passing of Butch. He will truly be missed. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

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    Madison
    State
    Alabama
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    Patsi & Earle Hall
    20 Jun 2020
    1:54pm

    We were so saddened to learn of Louie’s passing. What a great guy he was! I have known him all of my life and my family lived nearby when I was growing up. We didn’t have a television back then but the Park’s did and we spent many afternoons at their home watching Howdy Doody. One special memory of that time was the day that Louie disappeared and couldn’t be found. Mrs. Parks was frantic and had all of us out searching for him. Eventually he was found hiding up in the barn and I will never forget it! He was unique even as a child. I know that the Deale community will miss him so much and our sincere condolences go out to his entire family. RIP Louie.

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    Deale
    State
    MD
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    Linda & Paul DeLuca
    20 Jun 2020
    3:40pm

    Our heartfelt condolences to you Pam and to your family. Our prayers and love are with you and your family. RIP Butch 💗.

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    Deale
    State
    Maryland
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    Officers and Members of the Mount Rainier VFD
    20 Jun 2020
    8:34pm

    The Officers and members of the Mount Rainier Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. do hereby extend to the Parks family our heartfelt sympathy. We do earnestly pray that God, in his kindness and mercy may lighten their sorrow and bring them the peace and comfort which come from the knowledge that the good in life shall inherit eternal happiness.

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    Mount Rainier
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    MD
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    Donna Lennon
    21 Jun 2020
    10:47am

    Dear Pam and Family, we are so saddened upon hearing the news of Butch’s passing.
    Joe and I will miss him. Thinking of him can make you smile. He could hold court with the best of ’em.
    Please know that we are thinking of you, and sending our love and thoughts.

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    Dunkirk
    State
    MD
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    Linda Josepson
    21 Jun 2020
    4:12pm

    Love, prayers and hugs to Pam and her family. So sorry for your loss. So many good memories of Butch. He made me laugh the hardest I have ever laughed in my life! May great memories outweigh your pain.

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    Shady Side
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    MD
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    Joan Manifold Knopp
    22 Jun 2020
    10:17am

    My thoughts and prayers to Pam and the family. Louie was a dear friend who always had time to stop and talk or tell you a story about days gone by. He was best friends with my brother, Jackie, and he always reminisced about time spent with him and all the things they did together growing up. As a life long resident of Deale I will truly miss Louie as will everyone else in this town. Deale will never be the same without Louie. Rest in peace my friend and give Jackie a hug from his sisters.

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    Deale
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    Md.
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    Bob Nargi
    22 Jun 2020
    11:10am

    Pam and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Butch was a great person and will be missed by all. I will have you and your family in my prayers and thoughts in your time of pain.

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    Upper Marlboro
    State
    Maryland
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    Tom and Serena Glowacki
    22 Jun 2020
    4:51pm

    Pam and Family,
    Serena and I were so sorry to hear about Butch. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

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    ShadySide
    State
    Maryland
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    Charles N. Wood III
    22 Jun 2020
    6:36pm

    Pam our thoughts and prayers are with you and for the family, Butch will be missed but not forgotten. Chase and Trish Wood

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    Deale
    State
    MD
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    Irene Repka
    23 Jun 2020
    7:01am

    Pam
    I am so sorry for your loss.
    Please know I have you and your family in my prayers and may his memory be a blessing.

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    Annapolis
    State
    Md
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    Craig & Julia Musil
    23 Jun 2020
    12:22pm

    Prayers for Pam and the family R.I.P Butch .You were one of the best and will be missed We Will Never Forget

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    Rock Hall
    State
    Maryland
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    Kathleen Minemier
    23 Jun 2020
    2:42pm

    Pam I’m so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
    Your friend
    Kathleen

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    Shady side
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    Md
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      Chalice Ward
      24 Jun 2020
      8:52am

      My heart felt sorrow for your passing will linger on as will all our friends from our youth. May your family find comfort and peace in the type of man you were and what you brought to this community you called home. May all your stories and memories linger in their hearts forever

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      Owings
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      Maryland
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    Linda and Elaine Brady
    23 Jun 2020
    6:29pm

    Pam, Louie,Laura and Lucy,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have known this wonderful man our entire life. Growing up in Deal Louie was always there for us if we needed him. This warm considerate man could always make you laugh out loud. We have so many good memories in the red 1963 and the green 1966 Ford riding around Deals. Louie loved to tease us about any and everything. Just thinking about Louie makes you smile. Louie wasn’t only our cousin he was a big brother to both of us. We will never forget him. We love you cuz! Rest in peace.

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    Adelphi
    State
    Md
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    Mike
    23 Jun 2020
    11:53pm

    Mike & Karen Lanouette
    We are so sorry for your loss.
    Butch always had a smile for us when we were in Deale

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    Middleburg
    State
    Florida
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    John Amer Jr.
    24 Jun 2020
    7:01am

    Pam,
    So sorry to hear about Butch. He was a great guy! My prayers and sympathy to you and you family.

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    Deale
    State
    Maryland
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    Charles L Episcopo Jr
    24 Jun 2020
    8:29am

    To the Park’s family, I am so sorry for unexpected loss of Butch. He was very kind to me every time we had an interaction in life. Weather it was at the store or when I would see Butch enjoying a breakfast a Happy Harbor. My mom and dad ( Pat & Charlie, of Pat’s Country Bakery) spoke highly of him during the years they knew him. My mom would enjoy steamed blue crabs from the old crab shack on the point. Butch was such a permanent fixture of the Deale community, he will be sorely missed and not forgotten. Prayers for Butch’s family and friends during this difficult time. God Bless.

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    Churchton
    State
    MD
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    Michael and Terri Kupres
    24 Jun 2020
    10:20am

    Thoughts and prayers for the Parks Family! We lost a Deale icon and he will be missed by the entire town.

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    Deale
    State
    MD
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    Lorie Chaney
    24 Jun 2020
    10:32am

    Prayers to the Parks family.

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    Deale
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    Maryland
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      Terry @ Debbie Whittington
      27 Jun 2020
      4:13pm

      Pam, Louie and family,

      Terry and I were so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. Terry knew Butch most of his life and always spoke fondly of him. He will be greatly missed by his friends and community.

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      MD
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      MD
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    Douglas and Barbara Slacum
    24 Jun 2020
    10:35am

    Pam and family,
    Doug and I would like to send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You and Butch have always been so very kind to us ever since we moved here back in 1985. We will always remember Butch as a kind and caring person. Love and blessings to you and your family.

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    Friendship
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    Maryland
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    Katherine A Beardmore
    24 Jun 2020
    10:40am

    Johnny and I were so sorry to hear about Butch, Our prayers to Pam and the family. He was was such an Icon in Deale. Kathy and Johnny Beardmore, Deale,Md.

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    Deale
    State
    Maryland
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    john h browning
    24 Jun 2020
    1:24pm

    Jack & Susan Browning send our Prayers to your Family

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    DEALE
    State
    MD
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    Marie Hensley
    24 Jun 2020
    5:32pm

    Pam,
    Charles and I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and Butch in our thoughts and prayers.

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    Churchton
    State
    MD
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    Brandi Howard Gainer
    24 Jun 2020
    8:55pm

    To The Parks Family, So sorry for your loss. Butch was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Sending prayers.

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    Deale
    State
    MD
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    Jim, Diane, Todd and Gina Lopezl
    24 Jun 2020
    9:39pm

    Our deepest condolences to Pam, Louie, Laura, & Lucy. may your happy memories see you through this difficult time

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    Shady Side
    State
    MD
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    Ted and Kay Keen
    25 Jun 2020
    9:37pm

    Pam, we were so sorry to read of Butch’s passing. We are thinking of you and him with fond memories. Our sympathy to you and family.

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    Cary
    State
    N C
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    Barbara Sturgell
    27 Jun 2020
    5:08pm

    Pam and family so sorry about Butch was just going through pictures of mine and there you two were at the Rod and Reel will miss him so much he was always so happy and fateful. God Bless you and yours.

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