Vernon Parham
February 27, 1932 ~ October 27, 2008
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Vernon Parham, 76, of Leicester, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 at John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Clifford and Fannie Mae Parham. He retired in 1995 as a truck driver for Overnight Trucking and also worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator, where he helped open the cut on I-240. He was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II, serving in Germany with an armored tank battalion. He was a member of Newfound Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents Mr. Parham is preceded in death by three siblings, Lillian Stiles, Morris Parham and Harold Parham.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Ray Parham, his daughter Celia Parham McClure and husband David McClure; two granddaughters Kaitlyn McClure and Victoria McClure; three brothers, Ernest Parham of Perryton Texas, Kenneth Parham and Paul Parham both of Leicester.
A funeral service will be held Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Newfound Baptist Church with Revs. Mark Ball and Johnny Stone officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Newfound Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Newfound Baptist Church Cemetery, c/o Marie Roberts, 1147 Old Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC 28806.
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My belated prayers and sympathy for Vernon’s family. I was his manager at Overnite for 15 years and he was a very dedicated employee. I still try to keep up with all of the Overnite retirees in Asheville and I am sorry I am late hearing about Vernon’s passing.
To the Parham and McClure Families,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I got to know Vernon from delivering the mail and chating with him. He will be truly missed. May God’s grace overshadow you during this difficult time.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time. We pray that God will comfort and sustain you. Celia, we love you and will especially pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you, your Mother and the rest of your family to provide comfort as only He can.
Sent with love and prayers,
The Maynor Family
My prayers are with all of you during this time and for the days ahead. God’s grace is sufficient; I pray for Him to comfort you and for you to be able to feel the love and prayers of everyone.
Celia and family,
So sorry for your loss. There will never be another one like him! I’m keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.
Mary and Doug
Joyce, Celia and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We both understand what you must be going through. Charles enjoyed working with Vernon. He had many friends and will be greatly missed. May God give you comfort during this sad time.
Joyce, Celia, David, Kaitlyn and Victoria
We certainly thought alot of Vernon. Wonderful man! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The loss of a father, grandfather and husband is so very hard, but know the angels are smiling down on you.
All our love,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathy.
Sorry for your loss. Please call on us if you need anything.
Joyce & Family:
We are unable to attend Vernon.s Memorial service but our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
May you feel the presence of GOD during this time.
Love, George & Betty Hall