Donald Earl Parks, age 80 of Sebring, passed away at his home on Monday, January 7, 2019, after a lengthy and courageous battle with leukemia. Donald was born in Minerva, Ohio on August 9, 1938 to Gabriel and Velma Rhea (Tressler) Parks.

Donald worked at Alliance Machine for 44 years, retiring in 2000. He loved to go to Hartville Flea Market, garage sales and collect antiques.

Donald is survived by his daughters Linda Schaffer (Jeff Roux) of Sebring and Lori Parks (Ray Curtis) of Alliance; three grandsons, Devin Schaffer of Sebring, Matthew Fotheringham (Courtnie Good) of Canton, and Anthony (Shannon) Fotheringham of Alliance; a great-grandson, Oliver Fotheringham of Canton; his "queen" Riley Rowles; and special friends Clint and George.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his brother, Paul.

Per his request, there will be no services. Burial will be in Moultrie Cemetery.