LEITCHFIELD, Ky. — Dustin Jay Parks, 41, of Leitchfield, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was born on March 21, 1983, in Leitchfield, the son of Theresa Gregory Heady Parks and the late Joey Parks.
He was the owner and operator of Parks Masonry. Many described him as a hard worker who was always willing to lend a hand.
Dustin was loved by many, he was a beloved son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. Most importantly he was a loving husband and wonderful father. He married the love of his life, Jessica, on Sept. 10, 2011. Together they raised a beautiful family. He enjoyed fishing with his son, Aydan, hunting with his son, Hunter, collecting football cards with his son, Cole, and playing with his daughter, Prudence. He also has a passion for hunting arrowheads.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joey Parks.
He is survived by his wife, Jessica Parks, of Falls of Rough, Kentucky; sons, Aydan, Hunter, and Kamdyn Parks; daughter, Prudence Parks; stepdaughter, Shayleigh Butler; his mother, Theresa Gregory Heady Parks, of Leitchfield; brothers, Bryan Bates, of Horse Branch, Kentucky, Travis Parks (Emily), of Leitchfield, and Darrell Blankenship (Kamie), of Dyer, Kentucky; and his sister, Tasha Aubrey (Ronnie), of Hudson, Kentucky. He is also survived by his fur babies, Pheobe, Daisy and Jade. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Mike Cannon and Bro. Matt Milam will be officiating. Burial will be in the Parks Family Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9 a.m. Wednesday until time of services.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Dermitt Funeral Home to assist with expenses.
