Thomas Francis Parda, age 72, born in North Hampton, Mass.; raised in Pensacola, and current resident of Foley passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2012.
Tom was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Bay of Pigs Conflict. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, where he along with a small group of handy men “The Curmudgeons” completed many building projects. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Tom, “Mr. Fix It”, was known by many with the ability to repair everything, including rebuilding a family barn that was destroyed during a storm. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Sally Parda and two brothers, Bill and Philip. He is survived by his wife, Cheri Drinkard Parda of Foley; three daughters, Brenda Hodge, Karen (Adam) Eurton, all of Birmingham and Laura (Brian) Lavoie of Navarre, Fla.; a son, Christopher (Dawn) Dunaway of Foley; 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday, September 24, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church, Foley. Visitationwas held Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View Baptist Church Building Fund. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC., FOLEY.To post online condolences, visit www.wolfefuneralhome.net.
