Preston Wayne Parks

After a long and heartbreaking battle with dementia, Preston Wayne Parks, 59 of Waldorf, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 2, 1966 in Hugo, Oklahoma. He was the son of the late J. H. Parks and the late Evelyn Walkup. Preston was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Preston is survived by his devoted wife, Charmin Parks; sons Brandon of Enid, Oklahoma, Gregory and his wife, Amanda, of Kathleen, Georgia , Patrick and his wife Natalie of Indian Head, Maryland, Taylor and his wife Meghan of Enid, Oklahoma, and Dale of Auburn, Nebraska; grandchildren, Braydon, Slade, Matthew, Madisyn, Aspen, Luke, Meradithe, Philip, Archer, William, Jasper, and Rogan; great grandson, Nathon; honorary grandchildren, Artie and Lucy; brothers Clifton, Darrell and his wife Lyn, Steve and his wife Angie, and Derrick Ward, numerous nieces and nephews, and tons of day care children that he helped to nurture and educate. Preston was preceded in death by his parents, step mother, Carolyn, brother, Buddy Frazier, sister, Lavonda James, and niece, Cheyenne Webb. Preston married his wife Charmin at Vance Air Force Base Enid, Oklahoma on February 14, 1999. For almost 27 years, they shared an amazing love story where they made memories that will last a lifetime. She saw and lived his pain and became his voice when he lost his. She protected him fiercely until the day came that the angels escorted him home. Preston served in the United States Air Force for 24 years before retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant. He went on to work for the Department of Defense, which had him working for NCIS, the Pentagon, and the FBI. Later, he joined his wife as an assistant in her home-based daycare. He continued to work in the daycare up until the time that dementia forced him to stop. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026 from 1 PM to 3 PM with a memorial service at 2 PM at Raymond Funeral Service, P.A., 5635 Washington Ave., La Plata, MD 20646. Interment will be private. Reception following services at the Waldorf Moose Lodge in White Plains, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Preston’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Preston Wayne Parks

March 2, 1966 - December 25, 2025