George W. Parks, Jr. (1906-1983) lived a life of service to the community in Roscoe. He was instrumental in the creation of Howard Park, the baseball field, and the city swimming pool, and he had a lasting impact on the people and quality of life there. As editor of The Roscoe Times, he strongly advocated civic improvement and involvement, and as scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 37 and director of the Roscoe Boys Club, he influenced countless boys who grew up there from the 1930's to the 1980's by teaching through example the virtues of citizenship, cooperation, honesty, decency, leadership, self-reliance, and patriotism. He took boys on trips across Texas and surrounding states as well as to California and Washington, DC, and also taught them how to swim, hunt, fish, hike, and play numerous games and sports. His influence on the lives of those he touched was permanent and lasting, and Roscoe became a better place through his works and lifelong dedication.