Mark DeLynn Parks

Mark DeLynn Parks, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 22, 2026, at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah.

Mark was born August 3, 1956, in Birmingham, AL, to James Edward and Jewell Fletcher Parks. He grew up and attended schools in Birmingham and graduated from Banks High School, Class of 1975. Shortly after graduation, He joined the United States Navy and it was during this time that he met and married the love of his life.

On January 22, 1978, he married Addie (Dee) Carpenter in Bakersfield, CA. Mark and Dee made their home in Idaho Falls, ID, where Mark worked as a salesman for Bearings & Industrial Sales Incorporated.

He was a member of Southeast Idaho Practical Shooters. He enjoyed 22 cal. Precision Shooting, reloading ammunition, rebuilding rifles and pistols for extreme accuracy, Alabama football, and spending time with family and friends.

Mark is survived by his brother, James (Lane) Parks (Jeannie) of Millington, TN, sister, Jana Clements of Leeds, AL; grandsons, Justin Beaulieu (Becky), Paul Beaulieu Jr; granddaughter, Samantha Benjamin (Bart), his beloved great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Addie (Dee) Parks; his parents, James and Jewell Parks; and sister, Boni Marie Parks.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Fielding Memorial Park, 4600 South Yellowstone Highway. Family and friends will visit Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. September 30 2026, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue.