Mark Parham

October 21, 1962 - September 2, 2013

Mr. Mark F. Parham, age 50, resident of Williamsport Pike in Columbia, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 at Mt. Pleasant Healthcare & Rehab.

Funeral services for Mark will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 12:00 noon at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Stephen Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Cave Springs Cemetery in the Bethel Community. The family will also visit with friends on Thursday two hours prior to the service from 10AM until 12. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mark was born on October 21, 1962 and was the son of Luther Francis Parham and the late Nancy Ann Galbraith Parham. Born and raised on Williamsport Pike, he thought of Mrs. Catherine Bolton as a second mother, and he loved her dearly, even though he didn’t always listen. He also dearly loved his favorite uncle, L.D. Parham and Lucille. Mark loved his daughter Misty and his grandchildren. He loved caring for his father, and he really enjoyed rebuilding lawn mowers and selling and trading with people. He liked Dodge vehicles and could fix up any car. He liked gardening with his dad and growing the largest tomatoes and turnip greens. He previously worked at Occidental Chemical, Keith Baker Homes, and for the City of Columbia. He helped his dad for 34 years doing lawn care and maintenance for Cook Properties. He would always be there if you needed a helping hand, and he would give you the shirt off his back if needed. He especially loved his dog, “Molly.” He will be missed greatly by all his family and his friends.

A special “Thank you” to Mt. Pleasant Health & Rehab nurses, techs, and staff.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his daughter: Misty Dawn (Josh) Cozart of Lewisburg; brother: Terry (Pam) Parham of Culleoka; sister: Amy Kelley of Columbia; brother-in-law: Stanley Smith of Columbia; two grandchildren: Wesley and Melissa Cozart; special friend: Connie Roberts; beloved dog: Molly; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Along with his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister: Debra Smith and brother-in-law: Travis Kelley.

The family will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Mark Parham Fund, 609 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401.

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