Edward Parham's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Edward Parham

April 9, 1933 - August 16, 2025 (92 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Edward Parham's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Whitley Memorial Funeral Home

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Edward Parham

April 9, 1933 - August 16, 2025 (92 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Edward Parham Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on August 16, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Edward Parham (Kalamazoo, Michigan). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Edward Parham or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jettie Lee and William Parham; his siblings, William, Odell, Vernon, Lois and Margie; and his daughter Dana Parham.

He is survived by: his brother S. Armed Forces; his child Ed's; his close friend Dr. Roland Springgate; his wife Ruth Andrews Parham; his children, Marc Parham, Alyson Small (Clarence) and Michael Parham (Hyeok); his grandchildren, Amari Parham, Esther Parham Small, Jordan Parham Small, Deven Parham Buchanan and Marc Edward Kim Parham; his great grandchild Zola Ze'Nai Parham Small; his siblings, Ruby Banks, Bernard and Inez Andrews; and his friend Richard Brown.

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September 2, 2025

Mary Schwendener planted 10 trees

“In memory of Edward Parham”


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August 25, 2025

Tasha Magett sent flowers

“In loving memory of Edward Parham, May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.”


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Tue

Aug 26

Celebration of life

Mt. Zion Baptist Church
120 Roberson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Wed

Aug 27

Burial

Fort Custer National Cemetery
15501 W Dickman Rd, Augusta, MI 49012

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