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Otis Parham Jr. 1943—2019
Otis Parham Jr. was born in Bearden, Arkansas to Roberta Thrower Parham and Otis Parham Sr. (both deceased) on 3/25/43. Otis was hard working and a man of strength & faith. He adored his wife & children.
He attended Elementary and High School in Ouachita County, Bearden Arkansas. He later graduated high school in 1960 before moving to Kansas City.
He attended Rock Valley College (Illinois) and was self-employed then later retired from General Motors.
On June 28th, 1967 Otis Parham, Jr. and Icy Nell Clark were united in holy matrimony.
He served as a Sergeant in the Army in 1967 to 1969 and later in Vietnam.
Dad leaves to Celebrate his life his devoted and beautiful wife of almost 53 years; three children; Lisa Wills (Kevin) of Kansas, Otis Romerze Parham III of Indiana, Youlanda Scott (Ira) of South Carolina; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, fourteen siblings (eight are deceased) and host of relatives and dear friends.
Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday November 9, 2019 at St. Paul C.O.G.I.C. 1001 Bishop Washington Ave. Entombment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until the time of service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home.
I've known him & tha family 4 a long while. He will be greatly missed. R.I.H. If u guys need anything please don't be afraid 2 call me or txt me 2602551456. Love u guys.
Mary Whitehead
Friend
November 10, 2019
Hope you are doing well Icy 815 979 seven four 28
Ernesto Garza
November 8, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mattie and Family Robertson
Friend
November 8, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this period of bereavement. May you feel the touch of our Father sustaining you. Much love.
Marie Lockett & Family
Friend
November 7, 2019
Big Jr will truly be missed! My condolences to his beautiful wife and family!
Vanessa
Family
November 7, 2019
sorry for the transition of your love one. My prayer for God to keep the family through this difficult time. God's blessing be with the always. Donald Ray Hanson and Family
November 7, 2019
My prayers are with the family
Gloria Smart
November 6, 2019
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