Jon Henry Parks

Jon Henry Parks of Mertzon died on May 22nd, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jon was born to Howard and Mary Frances Parks on Feb 19, 1944 in San Angelo. He attended Mertzon High school and after graduating attended Southwest Texas State University and then Angelo State University. His first employment was in San Angelo where he worked for Ethicon. He met and married the love of his life, Sylvia Ann Pool on June 3, 1966. Jon and Sylvia, along with their two sons, moved back to the family ranch in Mertzon where he lived until his death. During his life in Mertzon he provided for his family through ranching and working for ConocoPhillips for many years until his retirement. Jon also worked tirelessly to care for his parents and loved spending time attending ASU sporting events. He was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia Parks, his mother and father-in-law, Willie Mae and Ira Pool. He is survived by his parents, Howard and Mary Frances Parks of Mertzon, mother-in-law Doris Pool of San Angelo, son Eric and wife Martha Parks of LaPorte, TX, son Jason and wife Shonna Parks of Mertzon and grandchildren Ashlyn, Haley, Jonathan and Phoenix. A viewing will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Sunday May 29th from 4-6 PM & Graveside service will be on Monday, May 30th At 11 AM at the Mertzon Cemetery. The Parks family would like to give a special thanks to special loved ones: Pamela Murphy, Lakan Mariano, Elton and Linda Davis, Dennis and Mary Winterrowd, Steve and Jolene Hart, Lynda Young and family, HOSA, and Sagecrest. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to Hospice of San Angelo. Psalm 116:15 -- Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.