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Bob Parks

Name: Bob Parks. Town: El Dorado.

Birthplace: Born in Memphis, Tenn., a long time ago.

Occupation: Retired minister, but currently Public Affairs director at KLBQ/KDMS.

Family: Five children, Angela, Robert, Chris, Brandon and Casey; nine grandkids, and my dog, Buddy!

I drive a: 2008 Taurus

limited.

Community activities: El Dorado Civitan club, member of Share /Interfaith Clinic golf tournament committee, trustee, elder, and incoming president of the board at First Christian Church.

My favorite author is: Too many to single out just one.

I am currently reading: “Manning” by Archie and Peyton Manning with John Underwood and I have just completed “The Story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer” by Michael Van Dyke.

My favorite kind of music is: There’s only two kinds of music... good and bad. So I like all kinds of music, but my ipod is loaded with country and great oldies from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

My favorite performer is: My ole school buddy, Elvis.

My all time favorite movie: The original “Thomas Crown Affair” with Steve McQueen.

My all time favorite TV show: Currently, its “NCIS,” with “Blue Bloods” a close second.

My favorite restaurant is: It’s hard to beat Wood’s Place in Camden.

My favorite comedian: Bill favorite Cosby. My junk food: Anything chocolate.

My favorite president was: Ronald Reagan.

My heroes are: My parents.

My teenage idol was: I don’t remember.

The four guests at my fantasy dinner party would be: My parents, Jesus, and Billy Graham.

If I've learned one thing in life, it's: Nothing stays the same. Change is inevitable.

If there's one thing I won't do it's: Bungee Jump.

My trademark expression: If I was any better, I'd be illegal!