Fordoche, LA - William Michael (Billy) Parks, Sr., a native of Wichita Falls County Texas and longtime resident of Fordoche, La., passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was a Production Foreman with Reliable Productions. His first day on the job was September 1, 1969 and he was still employed until the day of his death. He is a U.S. Army Veteran where he served two years and was honorary discharged in 1967. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandy LaCombe Parks; son, Billy Mike Parks (Janet); daughter, Chrystal Wnuk (Kory); grandchildren, Carley Parks and Jenna Parks; brother, Richard Parks (Judy); sister, Robin Cashio (Neal); mother-in-law, Verna LaCombe; brothers-in-law, J. C. LaCombe, Jr., Dale LaCombe (Amanda), Troy LaCombe (Lori); sister-in-law, Laura Templeton (Herman); surrogate son, Keith Travis (Sarah); numerous nieces and nephews, who referred to him as Surf. He is preceded in death by parents, Earl and Anna Mae Davis Parks; sister, Linda Bennett; brother-in-law, Daniel Bennett; Father-in-law, Clifford LaCombe; sister-in-law, Janell LaCombe. A visitation will be held at Niland's Funeral Home in Livonia on Monday, August 11, 2025 from 9 am until 1:15 pm. A religious service will be held at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Livonia at 1:30 pm, followed by the entombment in St. Frances Cabrini Mausoleum. The service will be officiated by Deacon Jeremy Doucet. Pallbearers will be Casey Templeton, Tim Zeno, Darrell Harris, Herman Templeton, Jeremy LaCombe, Jack LaCombe, Ty Guidroz, Craig Perrault. Honorary pallbearers will be James L. Moore, Paul Bergeron and Chris David. The first reading will be proclaimed by his granddaughters, Carley and Jenna Parks. The second reading will be proclaimed by Lori LaCombe.