Mr. Gerald Fred Parks, age 65, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born on November 19, 1956. Mr. Parks fought a good fight and kept the faith. Amazing Grace won the race as he entered into Heaven, where Jesus was waiting with open arms. He faithfully attended 11th Avenue Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his mother, Melanie Blalock; favorite uncle, Bobby Parks; grandparents, Lori and Henry Parks. He is survived by his father, Fred Parks of Dalton; wife, Julie Parks of Dalton; son, Kelly Parks of Sugar Valley; daughters and son in laws, Miranda Parks and Danny Dew of Dalton, Mandy and Jason Holt of Charleston, VA; brothers, Raymond and Jean Parks of Dalton, Steve and Vickie Parks of Dalton; sisters, Joann and Danny Thomason of Dalton, Caroline and Johnny Phelps of Dalton, and Gail Costilus of TX; grandchildren, Zanna Dew and Brian Dew; and several other nieces and nephews. Thank you to all the doctors and nurses in respiratory who provided care during his illness. Special thanks to Mary- respiratory nurse who is outstanding in her profession. Thanks to Dalton Funeral Home for their care and support. They are more than funeral directors; they are professionals with care and understanding. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Gerald Fred Parks will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA 30721; 706-529-5371.