H. Emslie "Lee" Parks

H. Emslie (Lee) Parks of Queenstown, MD died Monday, July 11, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 81. Born March 14, 1930 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Zadoc Townsend Parks, Jr. and Harriet Forester Parks. Lee graduated from Saint Paul's High School class of 1949. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1953 and was accepted to the Maryland Bar Association in 1956. Married to Arlene (Ricki) Parks in 1952, they raised their family in Granite, MD. After the death of his wife of 39 years, Lee moved to the family home in Queenstown, MD. He retired from his law firm in 2000. Lee's extensive service as a litigator in the federal court system, including the Supreme Court of the United States, earned him the respect and appreciation of colleagues throughout Maryland. Lee also served as County Attorney for Baltimore County and as a trustee of the Baltimore County General Hospital, the Baltimore County Community College System, the Maryland State College System and the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Lee won the Distinguished Service Award of Maryland in 1965. Lee is best remembered as an avid boater and fisherman, spending time on both the waters of the Wye River and the Bahamas. He most enjoyed the company of friends and family, hosting parties and celebrations with a cold beer in hand. Lee is survived by a son, Douglas W. Parks of Queenstown MD; two daughters, Cinda Lee Parks and her husband Michael Kabik of Hummelstown, PA; and Donna Wilner and her husband Hal of Woodbine, MD; a thought- of- son, Zadoc Townsend Parks IV and his wife Julie of Arbutus, MD; four grandchildren, Julia, Matthew, Cory and Jennifer; two thougth-of-grandchildren, Ricardo and Carolina; one great grandson, Benjamin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife Arlene (Ricki) Parks and a brother Zadoc Townsend Parks III. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday July 15, 2011 at Old Wye Church, 14114 Old Wye Mills Road, Wye Mills, MD 21679. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803. Following the service, a Celebration of Life gathering will be held at the family home in Queenstown.

H. Emslie "Lee" Parks

March 14, 1930 - July 11, 2011