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James D. "Jim" Parham Jr.

James Parham Obituary

Parham, James "Jim" D. Jr.
61, of Peoria, AZ passed away on May 6, 2011. He was a Chief Master Sergeant in the USAF, served 28 years. He is survived by his wife, Gwen, 7 children, and 12 grandchildren. His memorial service will be held on May 21, 2011, 2pm, at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1622 N. 39th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Hospice of Arizona or Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for James Parham

37 Entries

Lisa Craven

July 26, 2021

I knew Chief Parham back at Luke AFB, AZ. He was my chief and I was his Lt. He was one of the best and most memorable people I met when I was in the AF. I have so many fond memories of him. May his life be a blessing to us all. I miss you. Lisa (formerly Capt Ross)

caroline richards

May 10, 2021

continued blessings for family and friends of Jim

Lenora Robinson

May 9, 2021

Hey Dexter, Just sending my thoughts and continued Blessings Your way!
I Pray and Hope We meet again...RIH Love, Nochie

ORLANDO

June 13, 2011

MR.MONOPOLY

Tonya Bryant

June 13, 2011

Uncle Jim, it has been a pleasure to have you as an Uncle. You are one of the most positive people I know. I thank God for the opportunity to have you in my life. You may be gone, but you definitely won't be forgotten! Ever! Oh and a special thanks to Aunt Qwen and everyone else that help him out in anyway to get thru his last days. Love Ya Always, Tonya

EVERYBODIES FAVORITE

ORLANDO

June 13, 2011

UNCLE DEXTER "CHIEF",LEADER,TEACHER,ADVISOR ,COUNSELOR,ETC. CONGRADULTIONS .YOU TRAVELLED THE WORLD,TAUGHT MANY PEOPLE,LOVED EVERY MOMENT IN LIFE.YOU'VE MADE EVERY PERSON YOU MEET WANT TO GROW.YOU ALWAYS HAVE BEEN AND WILL BE A TRUE SUCCESS.NO WAS NEVER AN ANSWER WHY ANYTHING CAN NOT BE SOLVED,YOU HAVE A TOUCH THAT MAKE THINGS I'VE SEEN AS PROBLEMS PLEASANT...MAY GOD BE PLEASED WITH YOU AND CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU.YOU'RE FOOTSTEPS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY MANY,WITH ME BEING THE LEADER.YOU MADE MY PRISON LIKE PARADISE,THANK YOU.I NEVER THANKED U 4 MY NAME...SORRY

June 7, 2011

Dexter, to GOD Be The Glory! I knew this day would come but, with the Faith and courage that you had and displayed..and ALL the prayer's.. I never gave up hope!
I said if anyone could pull this off it would be YOU:)
You've done your job by proving to everyone what they could endure if they had GOD and love in their lives.
You were my walking Miracle! I could go on and on but, I'll let you just enjoy your Peace for now because the Angel that you are I know GOD has plenty for you to do for HIM:)
To the entire family you have all the Prayer's that could be given you!

Love you as much as LIFE,

Nochie

Shanee Bryant

June 7, 2011

My dearest uncle, I can only wish I could be as strong as you. He has tought us all a lesson about strength. I will always feel that there was time lost not knowing you while growing up, cause boy o boy did we end up having good times & good talks.I will always be grateful for you being apart of my life. He'd say to me" love c ya bye". So I say to him I will see u again...

Naomi Smith

June 7, 2011

Jim, "What's up". After calling you Dexter for over 50 years, you told me to call you Jim. I loved you, as my brother, til God called you. Job well done with your family and friends. Love and, God Bless you. Sister Peepsie

caroline richards

June 6, 2011

I had the great honor of knowing Jim for a very long time he was truly a blessing to anyone who met him he always had a kind word for everyone and a positive attitude he will be both missed but always loved.

Garfield Jackson

June 6, 2011

For the Lord himslf will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel nd with the trumphet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each othere with these words. 1 Thes 4:16-18

Loretta Chaney

June 6, 2011

Word could not express how I fell about my brother.I lovev him very much and always will. He love Gwen very much and showed it everyday, by wearing the buttom that saids I love my wife. He is a child of God and I know he is with our mother, father and grandmom. I will see him again. To God be the Glory. No more pain only peace. Please continue to keep the Parham family in your prays

June 6, 2011

I love my wife

June 6, 2011

Carole Shander

June 6, 2011

"Jim Parham was a wonderful son, brother, husband and grandson to his family, and he will be greatly missed by all. The only solace is that he will now join his beloved grandmom Janie with whom he had a very special relationship in life. God bless.............

Carole Shander

Tracy Northington

June 5, 2011

Hey Uncle, I just realized where you are.......so tell my grandparents I miss them so much, I know grandmom Janie was happy to see you.....Love you Tracy

Amin Saleem

June 5, 2011

Before I really knew Jim, I thought he was a corney guy, because he didn't live the lifestyle that I lived, but after being around Jim, I realized I was the corney guy, and wanted to try to pattern my lifestyle after him. I told many people, Jim was my hero, but I'm so glad I had the oppotunity to tell him myself. Jim you are my "HERO" Love and miss you. Your Brother, Amin.

Aneesah Saleem

June 5, 2011

It's been an honor,a privilege, a blessing, and a pleasure, to have been Jim's sister for 61 years.I'm so grateful to God, for giving me Jim. He's been one of the most valuable gifts, I've ever been given. Jim loved his wife Gwen, and his church family immensly. He's been a fantastic brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. Jim has touched so many peoples lives, in such positive ways. He was a mentor to all. Rest in peace, my brother. Love you, Aneesah

Mary Jane Parham-Mosley

June 5, 2011

On behalf of our entire family, we want to extend our deepest and sincere thankfulness for your overwhelming acts of kindness and thoughtfulness during the illness of our love one, James Dexter Parham, Jr. Words cannot describe how you manned the battlefield with James, until his ultimate transition to glory. You were there every step of the way, and for that we will be eternally grateful.
We know that Dexter is in a better place now, and he fought a good fight, he ran his race, but now he’s in the hands of our God. We thank you for your continuous prayers for Dexter, and we ask that you continue to pray for our family, and we will pray for you and yours. May God bless you and keep you, and let his face shine upon you, now and forever more.
Gwen Parham and the entire Parham Family

Marjorie Jernigan

May 23, 2011

Jim we will miss you. We at the AFRC Luke AFB, send our prayers to your family and friends.

Ben Snow

May 22, 2011

God has whispered into the hearts and minds of Jim's most dearest friends and allowed all of us who knew him to be part of his life story. He was blessed to have left this world knowing that he was truly loved by all those near and dear to him. These tears of sorrow being shed are all gifts from God, that ceaseless Holy water that heals all who believe. Jim celebrated life and we were blessed to be part of his pathway to Heaven.

Joe Davis

May 21, 2011

So sad to hear of Jim’s passing. I had the honor of serving with him at Luke AFB. Jim was a true professional that loved his job and his country. Go with God Jim.

Michele Roberts (Ortega)

May 20, 2011

I had the great pleasure of working beside Jim the last year I was at CSK, he never missed a morning greeting and sharing funny stories of the job fairs or the funny emails he would get, we would trade those often. He had a great sense of humor and loved his family and God very much. He often said he was the lucky one to be married to his lovely wife when ever someone commented on her luck to be married to such a wonderful man. He was very proud of his children and often bragged of them. He is truely a great man and I am so proud to have been cosidered his friend.

May 19, 2011

May 19,2011

I had the pleasure of knowing Jim when he attended my Job Fairs here at MMI for the past 10yrs. I could just tell he was a good man, husband and father. He spoke of his family often. I’m going to miss him very much, but I know he has gone home to a better place and that I will see him again. What a day that will be!
-Vickie Durkin

May 17, 2011

Chief, God Speed my friend. May our father embrace you with open arms. It is not the length of a life, but the depth of a life, may yours have been as deep as the oceans...

Neal Therrien (Luke AFB - 1986-1992)

May 16, 2011

If a man is measured by the impact he made on others--then "Chief" you're headed for Sainthood. I will truly miss you. The world down on earth is missing one of its angel, but you have joined your #1 bud and no one can be unhappy about that. I wish your family the best! You have always been and will remain my hero!!!
John Brown (JB)

(Ssgt) Gwen Johnson-Brown

May 16, 2011

Well. We are speechless over here. My husband and I had the pleasure of working under him at Luke AFB. He was a strong leader and a good friend. Rest in Peace, Chief...you deserve it...

May 16, 2011

May you rest in our Saviors arms my wonderful Christian friend

Lonnie Carr

May 16, 2011

It was a pleasure to have known and work with him for he was a wonderful person to have known. May God bless him and the family and friends he leave behind. The world was a better place with him in it.

Nickie Farley

May 16, 2011

Jim always had a smile for everyone. He loved his family and spoke of them often. I will never forget the pin he wore "I love my wife". Jim you will be truly missed by so many and it was a blessing to have known you.

Anna Villasenor

May 15, 2011

Such a wonderful man and friend! I know you have been made whole! Peace to your family.

Nikol Jensen

May 15, 2011

Jim it was a pleasure to know you. I will hold your memory and wisdom close to my heart. Thank you for everything. Much love to you and your family.

Eula Goodloe

May 15, 2011

Parham you were incredible friend, i will miss you.
Eula

He is still grand mom's favorite child.

Mary Jane Parham Mosley

May 15, 2011

Jan Cutrona

May 15, 2011

Jim was an incredible friend who added immeasurably to my life over the years. I was incredibly lucky to call him my brother and friend. Two of the "Three Musketeers" are together now. I'll miss them incredibly.

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