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Hunter Levi Parks

Obituary Hunter Parks

Hunter Levi Parks, 22, of Huttonsville, W.Va., died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Huttonsville.

He was born March 19, 1998 in Morgantown, W.Va., a son of Donnie Warner of Huttonsville and Angel Parks-Riggleman and husband Richie of Buckhannon.

He is also survived by one sister, Kristen Nesbitt of Buckhannon; three brothers, Kaiden Warner and Cody Warner and Tina Miller all of Huttonsville and Dalton Warner and wife Sarah of Mabie, W.Va.; one step sister, Kelsey Riggleman of Buckhannon; one step brother, Jacob Riggleman of Buckhannon; paternal grandfather, Tom and Becky Warner of Beverly, W.Va.; paternal grandmother, Gloria Warner and husband Steve of Dailey, W.Va.; nieces, Ashlynn and Preslee Warner both of Huttonsville and Quinnlin Warner of Mabie; nephews, Waylon Warner and Trenten Matura both of Huttonsville; girlfriend, soulmate, Leenette Fincham and their fur baby Tucker of Huttonsville; aunts, Kathy Parks Mcle, Donna Parks Chewning and husband Rick all of Buckhannon, Cathy Ringer and husband Mike of Norton, W.Va. and Ann Osburn and husband Rob of Buckhannon; uncle, Jimmie Mcle of Volga, W.Va. and numerous friends.

Hunter was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Don and Judy Parks; one nephew, Kamden Warner; and one aunt and one uncle, Debbie and Jeff Valentine.

Hunter was a Correctional Officer 3 at Huttonsville Correctional Center. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He never met a stranger and if he did, they didn’t leave strangers. If you were fortunate enough to get a Hunter hug, you will never forget the warmth of that young man.

Friends will be received Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Way of Holiness Church. A funeral service will be held 6 p.m. on Sunday at the church with Pastor Jerry Murrell officiating. In honoring Hunter’s wishes he will be cremated after the service.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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