Ronald Eugene Parham

Ronald Eugene Parham obituary, Knightstown, IN

Ronald Eugene Parham

Ronald Parham Obituary

Visit the Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service - Knightstown website to view the full obituary.

 Ronald E. Parham, 74, of Knightstown passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born November 5, 1949, in Olney, Maryland to the late Paul and Irene Parham.

Ronnie retired from the Labors Union #120. He loved racing and spent many Saturdays at the local track. Ronnie was a jack of many trades; he enjoyed working on old cars, chainsaws, and lawn mowers.  Ronnie loved to spend time in his garage watching old westerns and spending time with his friends.  Ronnie always loved spending time outside with his brother-in-law, Jack cutting wood.   He enjoyed attending all the events that his grandchildren were involved in.

Ronnie is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Parham; three sons, Ronald Parham Jr. (Johanna), Paul Fabrick, and Calvin Parham (Cassie); one daughter, Rachel Parham; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kelsi, Konner, Hannah, Karson, Cole, Bailey, Jansen, Olivia, Leland, and Brynn; great grandchild, Valerie; brother, Dexter Parham and sister Patricia Keller; best friend, Jack Smith and numerous nieces and nephews.

 In addition to his parents Ronnie is preceded in death by his brothers, Phillip Parham and Donald Parham; sister, Darlene Kidd.

Services will be Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service on Thursday.  You may express condolences or share memories of Ronald at www.hinsey-brown.com.

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Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service - Knightstown

7355 S State Road 109, Knightstown, IN 46148

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