Lonnie Ray Parham

Mr. Lonnie Ray Parham, Sr., 57, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 at his home.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Real Life Church in Concord. Rev. Jonathan Rushing and Rev. Troy Rushing will officiate. Burial will follow at a later date at the Salisbury National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:00 pm prior to the service at Real Life Church.

Mr. Parham was born on January 15, 1955 in Cabarrus County. He was the son of James Parham of Clover, SC and the late Sarah Lemons Parham. Mr. Parham was a veteran of the US Marines. He formerly owned and operated Quality Roofing and Guttering in Danielsville, GA.

In addition to his father, Mr. Parham is survived by his daughter, Sarah J. Parham of CA; sons, Lonnie R. Parham, Jr. of Rockwell and Timothy S. Parham of CA; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Real Life Church, 910 Fisher Street, Concord, NC 28027.