Fred Carl “Freddie Carl” Park, 85, of the Monumental Community, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 5, 1935 in Miracle Run, Monongalia County, a son of the late James Wayman and Frances Gertrude Clovis Park. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 and a half years, Linda L. Wilson Park.
Mr. Park was a member of the Monumental United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee, an usher and as assistant Sunday school superintendent, as well as a member of the United Methodist Men. He was a 1953 graduate of Clay Battelle High School. He was retired from the Marion County Board of Education with over 30 years of service as a school bus driver. He had previously worked at Owens Illinois as a machine operator in the bottling department with 23 years of service, and prior to had worked with the Yost Tire Shop in Burton. Fred’s true love was farming his family farm in Wadestown for over 60 years that spanned the time of four generations.
In addition to his wife, Fred is survived by his sons, Brian and Audrey Park, of Blacksville, and Craig Park, of Monumental; his grandson, Tyler Park, of Fairmont; his brothers, Clarence and Sue Park, of Wadestown, and Jay and Carolyn Park, of Blacksville; his sister, Nola and David Chisler, of Blacksville; his sister-in-law, Rebecca and Donald Grimm, of Clarksville, Tenn., as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank WV Caring Hospice and their nurse, Louise Morgan, as well as their niece, Amy Gilbert, for their love and care given to Fred.
Memorial donations may be made to the Monumental United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 397 Barrackville, WV 26559, or the Monumental Cemetery, 648 Monumental Road, Fairmont, WV 26554.
The family has entrusted arrangements to the Ford Funeral Home, Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia St., Fairmont, WV 26554. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all services will be held privately with the Rev. Stephanie Bennett officiating. Interment will be held privately at the Monumental Cemetery.
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