Maurice McGrone Parks, 69 departed this life on April 26,2024 at Memorial Medical Hospital. He was born March 5, 1955, the son of Linnie Cobbins and Earl Lee Parks of Itabina, MS.

Maurice was a graduated from Valley State University in Jackson, MS, He was a substitute teacher as well as a school bus driver in MS for many years and worked as a custodian at White Oaks Mall for 4 years. Maurice was a very hard worker and loved to work he also enjoyed bingo and spending time with his family and grandkids.

Maurice was preceded in death by his parents; Linnie Cobbins and Earl Lee Parks, Anthony L. McGrone (son) 3 brothers; George McGrone Jr, Tommy Lee McGrone, Lee Porter, and one sister Aldetine Sly (Charlie)

He leaves to cherish his memories wife; Gladys McGrone ,children; Selena McGrone ,James McGrone ,Monica McGrone  (James) and Gwen Mcgrone all of Springfield Illinois. brothers; Edward McGrone (Ethel) of Springfield, IL, Henry Cobbins (Michelle) of Memphis TN, Jessie Horton of Lexington,MS, and Darnell Cobbins of Lexington MS, Sisters Mabletin McGrone, Joyce Horton, Bobbie Horton all of Lexington, MS, and Linnie C. Cobbins of South Haven, TN; 12 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and family members who loved him dearly.

 

Funeral Services Saturday May 4, 2024

Visitation: 12:00pm-1:00pm

Service: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories

1520 East Washington Street

Springfield, IL 62703

Pastor Roy Newman Officiating

 

Interment

Private

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