Mr. Ronald L. Parham, of Fayetteville, died May 28, 2011.
He retired from Ford Motor Company after 32 years of service. He was an active member of the UAW, holding several positions, including chairman for 8 years. After retirement he opened his own locksmith business. He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church and Riverdale Masonic Lodge #709.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Shelba Russell Parham, his parents J.C. & Nora Parham of Elbert County, and his sister Betsy Burden.
He is survived by his wife Harriett Pye Davis Parham, daughter Angela & Bryan Stone of Fayetteville; grandchildren Mathis Stephens, Sabrina Stephens, and Kyle Stone; sons Bart & Denise Davis and Brett Davis, both of Fayetteville; grandchildren Blane, Garrett, Cody, D.J., Shelby, Max, and Maranda; sister Jean & Chuck Yarbrough and brother J.C. & Pat Parham.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Rev. Larry Russell and Rev. Fred Kohlshorn will officiate. Burial will follow at Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday prior to the service from 11:00 – 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Masonic Children’s Home or Friendship United Methodist Church.
Carl J Mowell & Son, Fayetteville – www.mowellfuneralhome.com
