Dennis Arlen Parks, 71, of Chaonia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born on September 12, 1954 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Herman “Red” Parks and Ruby (Williams) Parks.

Dennis loving going fishing, hunting, being on his boat, and building anything he put his mind to.

Dennis is survived by one son, Levi Parks; two daughters, Dixie Parks, and Denise Parks; one brother, Robert Parks; stepmother, Lana Parks; three sisters-in-law, Linda Parks, Wilma Parks, and Brenda Parks; and four grandchildren, Richard Lovett, Domani Lovett, Darien Lovett, and Mary Lovett. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman “Red” and Ruby Parks; two brothers, Tom Parks, and Sam Parks. A host of family and friends survive.

Memorial service will be held at a later date. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all arrangements.

Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis Facebook page.