Mr. Charlie Eugene Parham Jr. age 84 was beckoned from this earth to joyfully transition into the arms of Jesus, his Savior, and Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.
Our beloved Charlie was born January 31, 1934, in Montgomery Co. to the late Charlie Sr., and Dorothy Medley Parham. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Hildred Hoosier Parham. That union was blessed for it lasted a few days short of 60 years. Also preceding in death was his step-mother, Mrs. Vantaser Parham.
Mr. Charlie was a retired supervisor for Neustar (Zinc Plant). He attended the Historic Burt High School. He professed hope for Christ when he joined Beldon’s St. John Missionary Baptist Church. He was a gentle soul who loved his family unselfishly, for they were the treasure of his heart. He was a quiet man who didn’t have all the answers, but his presence gave us reassurance that made you think he did. One thing about Mr. Charlie was when his name was mentioned it either brought a smile or a note of respect.
Visitation will be Friday, September 4, 2020, from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. at Foston Funeral Home. Celebration of Life 12:00 noon Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Foston Memorial Chapel. Interment Resthaven Memorial Chapel.
Charlie is survived by his devoted sons, Charles (Mary) Parham, John (Angelika) Parham, Louis (Katherine) Parham, and Ricky Parham; loving daughters, Katherine Parham, Cinder Ogan Sebree, Debra (James) Vaughn, Regina Parham Taylor, and Cassandra (Tommy) Scott; 17 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Stewart and Floyde Batson; goddaughter, Khandra Smalley.