Lewis Hillsman Parham Jr.
1932 - 2014
Lewis Hillsman Parham Jr.
1932 - 2014
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He attended Charlotte College for one year and transferred to UNC in Chapel Hill. He received a BS in Business in 1954 and his Juris Doctorate with honors from UNC law school in 1957. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity.
Also in 1957, he was commissioned in the Army in the Judge Advocate General division, stationed at the Pentagon. While in Washington, he received an LLM in Tax at Georgetown University.
After three years in service, he started practicing Law in Charlotte with Hedrick and McKnight. He later began his own firm, Parham, Helms, and Harris, where he worked until he retired from active law practice. He was very active in the Homebuilders Association, serving as Legal Counsel. Subsequently, he was involved in Commercial Real Estate, development, and various other ventures.
Lew was a member of Myers Park Country Club, having served on the Board of Directors twice and as President. He was a former member of Quail Hollow Country Club.
He was one of four founders of New Dominion Bank, where he served as Chairman until poor health forced his retirement.
He married the former Elizabeth Holt (Bessie) in 1957. Lew is survived by his wife, Bessie; his son, Holt and wife Terri; his daughter, Liz Hannah and husband Randall. Also surviving are a nephew, Sam Lewis of Monroe and his wife Lynn; a great-nephew, John Lewis; and a great-niece, Maggie Lewis.
The family appreciates the care and love given by caregivers JoAnne Dunlap and Terrance Brown, and the many friends who came to visit Lew in his declining health; it meant a lot to him and the family.
Memorials may be made to The Humane Society of Charlotte, 2700 Toomey Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203.
A service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 101 Colville Road, Charlotte at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. The family will receive visitors immediately following the service in Beard Hall at the church.
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March 16, 2014
I am sorry for the Parham family loss. He was such a nice man. Cynthia Flowers
March 12, 2014
I send my condolences to The Parham Family. Lew had dignity, morals and values. He will be truly missed and always will be in our hearts! He is now with our Heavenly Father smiling and with values, morals and dignity.Lew's humor making all angels sing!! He's on God's Throne. He will be truly missed and loved always. He was like and Uncle to me and Father to many friends. May God give us peace, comfort, knowledge, love, and fruits of the spirit. May his memories give us comfort knowing he's with our brothers and sister in christ!! Love and miss you Uncle Lew, Tee (Theresa Graham)
Theresa Graham
March 12, 2014
My condolences to The Parham Family. Lew was an amazing man with dignity, morals and values. He will be truly missed and always with our Heavenly Father. May God's grace, wisdom and knowledge and love surrounds us all who will miss him dearly. His bright smile and humor is with our heavenly brothers and sisters in Crist. May God give us peace with his departure to God's throne. Love and miss you Uncle Lew/That's how I felt about him just like a Dad who gave great advice to us all!! With deep heart sympathy! Love, Tee (Theresa Graham)
hussain alrumaih
March 9, 2014
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Beverly Adams
March 7, 2014
I just heard the news of Lew's Passing. I am very saddened to hear this news, I worked for PHHBM 2001-2005 and it was always a joy to see Lew come into the Office he was always cheerful and had a lot of stories to tell. You will be missed. Rest in peace.
shafique Alrumaih
March 6, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 2, 2014
Holt and family, Gwen and I were saddened to learn of your father's passing. We have very fond memories of your father each year at The Heritage on HHI. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Eric and Gwen Leichty-Atlanta
Sally Nehrenberg
February 28, 2014
I was deeply saddened when I got the phone call earlier this week that Lew had passed away.
One of the nicest things about my employment as the receptionist at Parham, Helms & Kellam (1986-1990) was knowing "The Father".
Lew was simply an amazing man who spoke plainly so you always knew right where you stood with him - and if he was your friend, you had a friend for life.
And, oh! The stories he could tell!
I hope that the entire Parham family can find a little comfort during this saddest of times in the fact that so many people admired Lew. He was truly one of a kind and he will be greatly missed.
Charles K Woodruff
February 28, 2014
I wish to extend my condolences to the family of Lewis Parham for their heart-felt loss. As we mourn his passing from this world, we will miss him as we cherish the memories of the life he shared with us. To console each of us in this time of sorrow, we know he is moving to a grander place in the Kingdom of Heaven.
I will always remember him as “Lewie Parham,” one of my childhood buddies at Wiley School. When we were eight and nine, Lewie, Jimmy Blake (now deceased) , and myself would go to Lewie's home at the corner of Saint Mary's Street and West Jones Street in Raleigh after school to play cowboys before we headed home for the day. Then there were the cowboy movies every Friday and Saturday at the old Capital Theatre on West Martin Street – ten cents for the movie, a nickel for box of popcorn. A delightful life for young boys who dreamed of growing up one day to perhaps become one of those cowboys.
God Bless You and Comfort You in your time of Sorrow.
Charles Kenneth Woodruff
Burlington, NC
Wiley School, Class of 1945
Needham Broughton High School, Class of 1950
February 28, 2014
Lew has been a friend for thirty plus years. I have many fond memories of "the father" from playing golf or just sitting in the steam room at MPCC.
He will truly be missed by all of us that knew and loved him.
-Jack Matthews
Shari Kisamore
February 27, 2014
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers of comfort to the Parham family and friends. Lew was a mentor, advisor, and friend starting back in my early years at Synco. He was honest with a great sense of humor and caring heart. Thank you Lew for all you have done for me and my family.
betty jean
February 27, 2014
May your family be comforted with
the warm love from family and friends,
with legacy of wisdom and kind words
left in your keep and with the
wonderful memories you shared with
Lewis. May these memories help to
comfort your hearts and cushion
your grief
Hudson and Susan
February 27, 2014
Liz we are very sorry to hear about your dad. Please accept our condolences and know we will be praying for you in the days ahead.
Anita Newhouse
February 27, 2014
Please know that I will sorely miss this grand man who was not only a mentor and leader in our organization, but also a friend who so easily made me laugh until I cried. I pray you find comfort in the days ahead.
Ernesto Bruderer
February 27, 2014
Dear Parham Family,
my deepest sympathy to all of you in this day of sorrow. Lew will be missed as a great mentor, as a fellow board member at Synco Properties I always admired his balanced and experienced views and recommendations. He will be missed.
Dan and Lew
February 27, 2014
Dad and Lew
Leigh Robbins
February 27, 2014
Dear Bessie,Holt, Terri, Liz, and Randall:
I have no words of solace to offer to ease your pain, but please know I am sending love, comfort, and peace.
Love,
Leigh
February 27, 2014
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.
BHS - Atlanta, GA
February 27, 2014
Lewis lived a long life and will be missed. May the God of all comfort be with family and friends during this sad time.
BHS - Atlanta, GA
David Denton
February 27, 2014
Liz and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences and know that I will keep you in my prayers. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to ask. Sincerest Sympathies,
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