Kenneth Willaim Parks

March 12, 1936 - April 27, 2018

Kenneth William Parks, 82, of Placida, Florida passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at his Charlotte County residence. Born on March 12, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Wilma Mikula Parks, he had been a resident of Placida for twenty-three years coming from Farmington Hills, Michigan. Ken retired from Great Lakes Boat Top, of Detroit, a company he founded in 1957. He and his company were celebrated for 60 years of service, an achievement that Ken attributed to the loyal and talented employees over that time. He was a founding member of the Detroit Marine Association which lead to the annual Detroit Boat Show. Ken enjoyed his life, he loved playing golf and being with family and friends. He was member of the Rotonda West Golf Club. He is predeceased by his first wife, Geraldine, a daughter, Victoria Parks Wilson and a brother, Melvin Parks. Survivors include his loving wife: Kay Parks of Placida, Florida; three daughters: Sandra Harris of Canada; Deborah (Michael) Senn of Folsom, California; Nanette (William) Rudberg of Farmington Hills, Michigan; one son: Kevin (Nicole) Parks of Northville, Michigan; two step-children: Daniel (Susi) Hunter of Ypsilanti, Michigan and Marc Hunter of Sarasota, Florida; one brother: Don (Sherry) Parks of Middleville, Michigan; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A celebration of Ken’s life will be held in Michigan on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 6 Pm at the Henney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington, Michigan. A second memorial will be held in Florida at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Englewood Community Funeral Home with Private Crematory has been selected to handle arrangements. You may share a memory with the family at www.englewoodfh.com