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Submitted: 4/11/24 • Approved: 4/11/24 • Last Updated: 4/14/24 • R593399-G593399-S3
Roger W. Park
1944-2006
Loving Husband, Father, and DadDad
Linda D. Smith Park
1951-2020
Loving Wife, Mother, And Honey
*Photo, courtesy M. Bishop
*Obituary Roger W. Park
Roger Wayne Park, 62, of Big Spring, departed this life after losing his battle with cancer, at 12:35 P.M., Saturday, July 22, 2006, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel, with Dr. Randy Cotton, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, officiating. Following the service, the family will have a private family burial at Trinity Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and family from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at the funeral home.
He was born in Big Spring on July 9, 1944 to Henry and Estill Park. He attended and graduated from Forsan High School. Roger married Linda Smith on July 30, 1975. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and wonderful grandfather. He worked in the oil field for 41 years and at the time of his death, he was employed by Atkins Supply Company. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Roger is survived by his wonderful wife, Linda; one daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Mike Speck, of Big Spring; one son, Kevin Park, of Midland; two grandsons, Brantley Cahoon and Gage Speck; two step-grandsons, Casy and Colt Speck; his in-laws, Jake and Jean Smith, all of Big Spring; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Pepita Park, of Beverly Hills, Florida, Fred and Diane Park, of Lubbock, and Steve and Judy Park, of Big Spring; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Diane and Randy Biggers, of Levelland and Debra and Mike Lowder, of Midland; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Jay and Brenda Smith, of Levelland and Randy and Donna Duncan, of Lovington, New Mexico; along with several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Eva and two brothers-in-law, Terry and Woody Duncan.The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, % Diane Woods, P. O. Box 254, Coahoma, Texas 79511 or to Home Hospice, 111 E. 7th St., Suite A, Big Spring, TX 79720.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,
https://npwelch.com/obituary/roger-wayne-park/
*Obituary Linda D. Smith Park
Linda “Honey” Park, 69, of Big Spring went to her heavenly home Sunday, September 13, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park.
Linda was born August 26, 1951 to Jake Smith and Opal Jean Culp in Loraine, Texas. She married Roger Park on July 30, 1975 and he preceded her in death on July 22, 2006. Linda’s love for life was centered around anything her grandchildren were involved in. She was loved and admired by them all and carried the name Honey with pride. Linda was a member of Trinity Baptist Church for many years. Linda began her banking career at Bluebonnet Savings & Loan in 1982 and continued it at Big Spring Education Employee’s Federal Credit Union in 1991. She earned her Certificate from Credit Union National Association in 2003 becoming the President/CEO of Big Spring Education Employee’s Federal Credit Union in 2005 where she served until retirement in October 2018.
She is survived by her daughter, Lori Speck and husband Mike of Big Spring, one son, Kevin Park of Pflugerville; two grandsons, Brantley Cahoon of Midland and Parker Speck of Big Spring; three granddaughters, K’Dynce Speck of Big Spring, Madison Park and Kenadi Park both of Pflugerville; her father, Jake Smith of Big Spring; one brother, Jay Smith and wife Brenda of Fredricksburg; two sisters, Diane Biggers and husband Randy of Levelland, Debra Lowder and husband Mike of Early; two bonus grandchildren, Casy Speck and Colton Speck and a great granddaughter, Journey Speck; one step-brother, Randy Duncan and wife Donna of Lovington, New Mexico and numerous nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her husband Roger; her mother, Opal Jean Smith; step-mom, Betty Jean Smith; two step-brothers, Terry Duncan and Woody Duncan and a niece, Kimberly Murphy. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com
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Contributed on 4/11/24 by neldapat
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