Charles Alan Parkes

Charles Alan "Al" Parkes, age 71, passed away on February 19, 2024. Al was born to Katie and Paul Parkes on June 15, 1952. He attended Libbey High School, graduating in 1971.

Al spent the majority of his working career in warehousing at Ace Hardware's Ampoint Distribution center in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Alan had a love of sports that continued throughout his life, including softball, bowling, football, street hockey and more. He spent several years coaching youth baseball and football for his son's teams.
Al was an avid hockey fan supporting local teams like the Toledo Goaldiggers, Storm, and Walleye. You would catch Al often wearing the logos of his diehard alliances like the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Long distance bike rides became a regular outlet which continued into retirement, along with his green thumb. In the spring and summer months you would find him planting and tending to his flower beds and numerous planters, never revealing how he got his impatiens to grow to twice the size of everyone else's.

Al is survived by his wife Colleen, children Alisha, Natalie and Trevor, sisters Karen (Don) Parkes Paszko, Shelly Parkes-Vinciczky, nephew Zachary Vinciczky, nieces Kailey Paszko, Kaimyn Paszko, Abigail (Kevin) Collins, and other extended family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Alexander Vinciczky.

A private family viewing was held and a private graveside service will be scheduled for a later date. Al supported the Wounded Warriors Project and we invite you to make a donation in his memory.