Richard Andrew Parkinson

Richard Andrew Parkinson, 51, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.

A Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Vance Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jimmie Hobbs officiating.  There will be a private interment at Lakeview Memory Gardens following the service.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm EST at the funeral home.

Mr. Parkinson was born October 13, 1965 son of Linda Brown Parkinson and the late Dave Parkinson.  He enjoyed going to the beach and Alabama football but his greatest love was his family, especially his grandchildren.

Other than his father, he was preceded in death by a special Grandmother, Minnie Brown.

Other than his mother, he is survived by his loving wife Anna Lane Parkinson; two sons, Chris Parkinson and wife Christina of Phenix City, AL and Michael Cornwell of Smiths Station, AL; one brother, Scott Jones of Phenix City, AL; two grandchildren, Colten and Taylor Grace; father and mother-in-law, Richard and Betty Lane; several other extended family members and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff at St. Francis Hospital, the doctors and staff at UAB Hospital, Dr. Y. Patel and staff, especially Angie, Dr. David White and staff and the staff of DCI.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org/support.

Online condolences may be made at www.vancememorialchapel.net.