Grady B. Parham
April 7, 1937 ~ February 3, 2019
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Grady B. Parham, 81, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home.
A Candler native, Grady was a son of the late Rev. Albert and Daisy Robinson Parham. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Wilma Jean Poteat Parham, who passed in 2017; son, Jeffrey Scott Parham; and brothers, Wilburn and Milburn Parham.
Mr. Parham proudly served his country in the U.S. Army
Grady was a nationally renowned award winning hair stylist. He travelled extensively providing seminars and training sessions. Locally he owned and operated the Beverly Hills Styling and Day Spa.
He is survived by his son, Grady Joe Parham; and grandchildren, Jacob Parham, Kaylor Parham, Levi Parham, and Jocie Parham.
The memorial service for Mr. Parham will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday at Pole Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Dennis Thurman officiating.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of the Veteran's Home for all their hard work and care.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Grady was like a father to me. He always treated me the same no matter how long it had been since we had seen each other. He always cared and would do anything for you. He will be GREATLY missed by me and my family. Our prayers go out to you all.
So sorry to hear about Grady. He and his family was always so nice. I pray for God’s grace and comfort.
Grady was a wonderful man. He cut my hair for years. He was my friend as I was his. I am saddened to hear he has left us, but I am rejoicing in knowing He is with Daisy and His Lord. He loved the Lord and we spent many a time talking about the goodness of God. I love you Grady.
Our condolences to the family. Bob and Gail Poore
Great man and wonderful hair stylist! RIP Grady, you will be missed by many.
I am so sorry to hear of Grady’s death. We went to school together at Glenwood in McDowell County. He was a lovely person to be around.
Joe,
Ruthie & I were so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts & prayers.
Robbie & Ruthie Dempsey
Dear Joe, we offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. Grady was such a wonderful man who will certainly be missed. He had a big heart and touched a lot of lives in a multitude of ways. Our thoughts and love are with you, and we hope you find some peace during this difficult time.
Joe,
I am so sorry for your loss. You know I loved both of your parents. They were always so good to me. I just found out today and am unable to attend the service but just wanted you and your wonderful kids to know that I am praying for you guys.
Grady was a great man…he always treated me like family! He was loved by many!!!
Condolences to the family. He was a great man and a wonderful friend over the years!!
Thank you to everyone for the nice words and wishes. Papa enjoyed cutting hair and all the different customers he had throughout the years.
Our condolences Joe and family. The Beavers and Reeds
Parham family..
Grady was a God send when my dad first arrived at the NC Veterns Home. Grady took great care and attention to my dad and made sure he was attended to! Grady became a real friend to us these last four months and we will cherish that friendship forever..
God be with you all..
The Stanley family
Joe,
I’m sorry to hear about the passing.of your dad
Grady and Wilma took me in.when I got.out of barber school. The years that I worked with you and family where some of the best years of my life.Pool parties, cook outs and so many more. I’m sorry I will not be able to attend your Dad’s service tomorrow, but wanted you to know that I always thought the world of your Dad and Mom. My heart is broken, hugs to you and your family
Grady was not only a fantastic barber and stylist but a kind, generous soul who helped lots of young people lift themselves up by giving them jobs and training to join this profession. He and Wilma were deeply in love and he took such good care of her all her life but especially the last decade. I’m glad they are together again. A life well lived good and faithful servant.
Our condolences to the Parham
family. Bob And Carol Earley
Dear Joe; I knew Grady and Wilma when they were students at Glenwood HS
in McDowell. It was evident they were headed for a life of love and service.
They were pleasant folks to be around. Both came to my Mother’s home to
design and style a wig during her cancer treatments and treated her with
much appreciated kindness. 2019 marks the 34th year I have been a customer
at your Beverly Hill shop. It’s always a pleasure. Joe, you have done your
job as the good son; it’s time to have a deserved rest. My sympathy to
you and the grandchildren.
I am so sorry to hear about Grady. I have known him for so many years. He was a very special person and he will be missed. My condolences to Joe and his family.
Grady was my barber for many years. As the years went by we became good friends. I will miss him. He was a kind, generous man and was loved by all who knew him. My condolences to Joe and family.
Grady Joe and Family, Our hearts were sad to hear about Grady. He and you are great neighbors. From the time we moved out here, Grady would stop by if we were outside and talk. He stopped to tell us when he got sick. We will continue to pray(as we have been) that God will be with all of you in the days ahead. We all need to keep our hearts on the promise that we will see our loved ones again. Grady Joe, we are just down the road if you need us.
Sandra and Dennis Penley
Joe,
I was so sorry to hear about Grady. He will be missed by many. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry to lose a great life time friend and will miss him dearly.
He was someone who cared about others was always there when one needed
his advise .
He loved his family and will join Wilma in heaven as well as his
other son in heaven .
I will always cherish the moments we shared together and will
pray for him and the family for such a great loss .
May god take him in his protective hands and walk with him
in heaven.
I am sorry to have been away on business as well
God bless you Grady !
Grady Joe this is Roy Taylor just found out about the loss of your dad. He was a great man and allowed me to work several yrs for him. He and I had some great times attending and entering competition. He was a mentor of mine and always did all he could to anyone who needed help. I think of him and your mother often. Its my prayer that God will bless and keep you during these ruff times.
Wish my family and I could have been there for the service. Uncle Grady will be missed. My condolences to you and your family Grady Joe.
Love and Prayers,
Joe, Your Dad is just on his Eternal Vacation which was in God Plan,
the vacation we all look forward to..God said:Grady your work here on Earth
is done,time to come home……….even though You will miss him very much, Just know in your Heart that he is with Our Lord Jesus in Heaven and he is young and healthy again ~ God says we will have a new body ~ Our Loved One has not left us for good, He has only ‘migrated’ to that Beautiful Land they call ‘HEAVEN’.Have a Blessed & Peaceful Day May God’s Angels always watch over you and your family and keep you safe .Cherish his memories,as I know you will.. Wishing you Good Health ~ Love, Hugs, Comfort & Strength, And Always Know I love you you all.. very much..
Joe, Love and prayers are extended to you and your entire family. I was so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. The Parhams have always been a precious family and loved by so many.
Prayers and sympathy are extended to the family of Grady Parham. Grady was a great man and fellow barber and he will be missed by all. Have peace in you hearts as this is in God’s plan.
stay strong
Neil Thagard
Neil K’s Hairstyling
Joe and family, So sorry to hear of your Dad’ passing. He was a gre as the man and will be missed. I will always cherish the friendship I had with him and your Mom. Prayers for comfort in the difficult times.
Joe,
I’m sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My sister Ruby and I would sing at the Veteran’s home and Grady seemed to enjoy the old gospel songs more than anyone else! He loved to talk after we sang about the old days. He will be missed, and you guys have been wonderful neighbors.