Donald J. “Duck” Parks, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the age of 45. Beloved and loving son of Donald J. Parks, Sr. and Patricia N. Parks. Loving father of Joshua Paul Patton, Destany Nicole Parks and Devin Allen Parks. Beloved and loving brother of Shelly M. Parks. Godfather of Lindsey Marie Hebert and Hailey Marie Hebert. Donald was a lifelong resident of Marrero, Louisiana. Donald’s family would like to extend a sincere appreciation to the wonderful staff of St. Joseph Hospice at Carpenter House for their love and care given. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to American Diabetes Association, 2424 Edenborn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001 or visit their website, diabetes.org in memory of Donald. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from 9AM until 1:30PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:30PM. Interment will be held privately at a later date. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.