Hubert Antoine Authement, Jr.
December 5, 2023
Catherine Lynn Hendrix
December 5, 2023
Harvey Parks, 82, a native and resident of Houma, passed away on November 30, 2023.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 4, 2023 from 5pm to 9pm and Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 8am to 10am at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow the visitation at 11am at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Burial will be held in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, of 64 years Elizabeth Loupe Parks; sons, Peter Parks and wife Regina, Harvey Parks Jr. and wife Michele, and Daniel Parks; daughters, Cheryl Burnett and companion David Dumont, Patty Clement and husband Sidney; 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild; and numerous half brothers and sisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Yancy Guidry; daughter in law, Bridgette Parks; grandchildren, Jacob Clement, Ashley Elizabeth Parks, and Nickolas Parks; granddaughter in law, Vannessa Clement; and biological father, Ernest Parks.
He lived a life of service to his community and was dearly loved by family and friends. In 1970, he joined the Bayou Blue Volunteer Fire Department and he became a Lafourche Parish Sheriff Deputy for the Bayou Blue community in 1972. He was Fire Chief of Bayou Blue Volunteer Fire Department from 1984-1999. He served as the Bayou Blue Fire Protection District President, was a member of the Terrebonne and Lafourche Fire Chief’s Association and was also a lifetime member of the Bayou Blue Fire Department and the Louisiana State Fireman’s Association. He enjoyed fishing but most of all he loved being with all his children, grandchildren and family. it have him great joy to hear their laughter.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home for funeral expenses.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements.
