Monday, January 23, 2012

Luther A. Parham

Luther A. Parham, after 87 years of full life, went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2012 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Visitation with family and friends will be on January 25th at Evans-Miller Funeral Home in Pocola, OK from 5-8 P.M. Luther and his wife Bonita were married for 69 years and raised twelve children in Poteau, Oklahoma. They owned and operated Parham Fruit Stand while supporting the family. Then moved to Fort Smith , Arkansas where he worked at Rheem Mfg until he retired. Luther was a proud man, hard worker and dedicated father and husband. He is preceded in death by two sons and a brother who died as a child. Survived by one brother Dennis Parham of Paris, Arkansas, his wife Bonita of Pocola, OK and ten of his children: Dale, Iris, Donna, Fred, Mike, Thomas, Retha , Rick, Reba, and Jerry. He has also left behind a host of grand-children and great-grandchildren.

6 comments:

  1. Donna,

    You and your family are in our prayers.

    Cindy

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  2. I miss you Dad. You made me proud. Love and hugs.

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  3. I shall always remember what a good man he was and how he cared for his family. God bless all of you.

    Bobby Bollman
    Jefferson, Texas
    (son of Ben H. Bollman, Jr.)

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  4. IRIS,
    VERY SORRY, I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU WILL MISS HIM. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

    SAM PARHAM
    ROCKY MOUNT,NC

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  5. Iris,
    Thanks for letting me know.You and your family are in our prayers.
    May the peace that can only come from our living God comfort you in this time of loss.
    Larry and Gay Hock

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  6. I will always remember what a sweet man he was, the several times I got to see him at our Scrivner family reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

    Judy & Earl Scrivner
    Bridge City, TX

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