Edward Eugene Parham

of Washington, MO

August 26, 1939 - July 9, 2023

Edward passed away on July 09, 2023, at the age of 83, at his home in Washington, MO. Edward was born August 26, 1939 to Frank and Ainsley Parham in Bassett, AR.
Edward graduated from Osceola High School in 1957 and went on to study economics at Arkansas Tech. Throughout college he worked summers at the Osceola Shoe Factory. After college he was a tool and die maker until his vision caused problems. In the early 70's he went into the Insurance profession. He was a leader in the field in Memphis, TN. He kick-started a more than 50-year career in which he excelled.
Edward met his future wife, Lillian (Donnie) Eatmon, during a work picnic at the Shoe Factory in Osceola in 1959. They were married in January 1961 and enjoyed 62 years together.
Edward is survived by his wife, Lillian Parham; sons, Tracy Parham of Washington, MO, Timothy (Stacey) Parham of Bentonville, AR; daughter, Kimberly (Mike) Coulter of Washington, MO; brother, Thomas Lee (Judy) Parham of Greenbriar, TN; two grandchildren, Jacob Russell Parham of Pea Ridge, AR and Emily Lane (Patrick) Reynolds of Bentonville, AR and one great- grandson, Beckett Alan Reynolds.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ainsley Parham and his sisters, Patricia Ann Allen and Bonnie Kay Howard.
Ed was a die-hard Razorback fan. Nothing could keep him from his TV at game time and he loved Dixieland jazz music. Edward's final resting place will be at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens in Osceola in his BELOVED home state of Arkansas.
In Lieu of Flowers, the family asks for memorials to be sent to the local sheltered workshop, Empac Group Inc, 1600 West Main Street, Washington, MO 63090 OR High Tails Animal Sanctuary, 532 W. Front Street, Washington, MO. 63090.
The visitation will be at Roller-Swift Funeral Home in Osceola, AR on Friday, July 14, 2023 from10:00 am to 11:00 am. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am at the funeral home.

Service Information
Visitation
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S. U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola,  AR 72370
7/14/2023 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Service
Roller-Swift Chapel
2173 S. U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola,  AR 72370
7/14/2023 at 11:00 AM

Cemetery/Interment
Mississippi County Memorial Gardens
2173 South U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR 72370

Memorial Contributions
Empac Group Inc
1600 West Main Street
Washington, MO 63090
High Tails Animal Sanctuary
532 W. Front Street
Washington, MO 63090


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
Highway 61 South
Osceola, AR  72370
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com