Marshall Sherman Parks SR

April 28, 1943 - March 12, 2020

On Thursday, March 12, 2020, Marshall Sherman Parks Sr. (Big Marshall), Loving husband and father of three children, Marshall (Stephanie) Parks Jr. of Peoria, Nicholas (Sarie) Parks of Elmwood, Jenny (James) Daily of Kickapoo passed away at the young age of 76. He is also survived by one brother, Ronald (the late Donna Parks) of Huntingdon, PA; one sister, Barbara (Wayne) Taylor of Havre De Grace, MD; and one aunt, Evie Miley of Shippensburg, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one step-brother, Skip (Sandy) Morningstar of Alabama. Marshall was born on April 28, 1943 in Huntingdon, PA to Walter William and Virginia Ruth Neal Parks. He married the love of his life, Cindy Lue Behm in Lewistown, IL on August 18, 1975. They celebrated multiple decades of love. Marshall was an outdoorsman, he loved spending his extra time fishing, hunting, and being outdoors with his family, friends, and multiple grandkids, which he loved with all his heart. They include, Gabriella, Lance, Christian, Emmalynne, Zoe, and Klay. Marshall was the owner-operator of Marshall’s Garage for over 40 years. His customers meant the world to him. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone and everyone he came in contact with. Cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 12-4:00 pm at the ITOO Hall at 4909 W Farmington Road, Peoria, IL 61604. Memorials may be made to PAWS or Donor’s Choice. To view Marshall’s memorial page or to leave an online condolence please go to www.schmidthaller.com.