Keith Lynn Parham

Keith Parham YORK - Keith Lynn Parham, 59, of York, S.C., went home to be with his Lord and Savior whom he loved first and foremost on Monday, March 17, 2014, after a long illness which he endured with valor, strength, grace and, most of all, great faith. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Janice Sweatt Parham, the love of his life and to whom he would have given the world if in his power. He is also survived by his mother, Elizabeth Byrum Parham of York, S.C.; three brothers, Mike Parham of York, S.C., Rick (Teresa) Parham of Sharon, S.C., and Tim (Sheila) Parham of York, S.C.; and two nephews. His father, Raymond Lynn Parham, preceded him in death. Keith was a 1973 graduate of Clover High School where he was salutatorian of his class. In past years he was employed by Diamond Shamrock Chemicals and DMA, Inc. He also served as senior computer programmer for Western Auto Distribution and PCA International. In earlier years, he served as lay minister for Buford Church of God and Pleasant Hill Church of God in Lancaster County. Presently, he was a member of Lake Wylie Christian Assembly where he served as the assistant teacher for the Adult Class and taught the New Members Class. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at M. L. Ford & Sons, Lake Wylie, S.C., and other times at their home. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Lake Wylie Christian Assembly, 5766 Charlotte Hwy., Lake Wylie, S.C. Interment will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Rock Hill, S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lake Wylie Christian Assembly, P.O. Box 5087, Lake Wylie, SC 29710. Online condolences may be made at www.mlfordsons.com. M. L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home in Lake Wylie, S.C., is serving the family of Mr. Parham.