Steven Dale Parks, 67, of Spring Hill, FL, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2024 at his home. 

He was born on May 25, 1956 in Roanoke Rapids, NC. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ashley Phillip Parks and Patricia Gregory Parks Etheridge, both of Roanoke Rapids, NC. 

He is survived by his wife of the home, Michele, sons, Greg (Tiffany) of Columbia, TN; Matt, (Christina) of Clarksville, TN; brother, Gary (Janet) of Greenville, NC; sister, Shawn (Nathaniel) Walker of Littleton, NC; aunt, Nettie Lou Parks; aunt Betty (David) Clary; uncle Lee (Lorraine) Gregory, all of Roanoke Rapids, NC; four grandchildren, Taylor, Callie, Maguire, Margaret; numerous cousins in the Roanoke Rapids area; and Ella, his pet bird.

Steve grew up in South Rosemary and attended Roanoke Rapids High School. 

Before moving to Tennessee and then Florida, he owned Wet Pets in Roanoke Rapids. 

He had a love for flowers, the beach, fishing and kayaking.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Spring Hill, TN, with Rev. Gary Parks officiating. 

Downing Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Spring Hill, FL handled the arrangements in Florida, and Spring Hill Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cremation Services handled the arrangements in Tennessee.