Alex Parham Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 1, 2025, at the age of 77, Alex Parham of Baltimore, Maryland passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his son Christopher Ray Parham (Barbara Morgan Parham); and his parents, Alex Parham and Fannie Parham. He is survived by: his wife Dorothy H. Parham of Richmond, Virginia; his son Derrick Rondel Parham (Michelle) of Richmond, Virginia; his stepsons, James Crawley III (Haruka) of Tokyo and Jeremy Crawley (Alicia) of Decatur, GA; his grandchildren, Chirstopher Ray Parham Jr. of Richmond, Christyna Ford of Smyrna, Derrick Christopher Ellis Parham of Richmond, Cyrus Ford of Smyrna, Joi Crawley of Tokya, Jasmine Crawley of Decatur, GA, Jordan Crawley of Decatur, GA and Jaida Crawley of Decatur, GA; his siblings, Rachel Cole of Deptford, NJ, Nancy Abdullah (Wali) of McKenney, Gwen Chancellor (Jay) of Pittsburgh, PA, Bonita Anderson (Randall), Chester Parham (Cynthia) of Warrenton, VA and Luther Parham (Jerry) of DeWitt, VA; his sister-in-law Annie Crowder of McKenney, VA; and his friend Bobby. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.