Jimmy Baum Obituary
He was born on December 3, 1949, in Allegan, Michigan. His parents were Joseph and Marilene Parham, Jr.
Jimmy married Rebecca Delhagen on September 26, 1981, who he met at the Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene. They shared 41 years of happiness together.
During his career, he worked as a welder, truck driver, security guard and various manufacturing jobs. He loved to build model airplanes and old cars and would repair anyone's electrical devices that needed it.
Survivors include his mother, Marilene Parham; wife, Rebecca Baum; sister, JoAnn (Gerald) Kurth; brother, Joseph (Debbie) Parham, III; sister-in-law, Charlotte (Norman) Mahin; brother-in-law, Phillip (Karen Santos) Delhagen; and 10 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Parham, Jr.
A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Chapman Memorial Church of the Nazarene in Vicksburg, Michigan.
To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Jimmy's online guest gook, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com
Cremation Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3627 Linden Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
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Dana Francis
November 10, 2022
"My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time." Jim was the sweetest. He brought me Halloween candy last year when I was working the reception desk. I'll always remember his kindness.
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Kris O'Herin
November 9, 2022
Becky,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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