Fort Worth, TX, – Michael Raye Parham of Petersburg, VA transitioned to his beautiful, new heavenly home to be with his parents, Nola and Raymond. Michael has many loved ones here, awaiting to meet with him again as their lives transition. Michael was best friends with his youngest sister, Heidi Rae Awan of Dallas, TX and also survived by his older sister Tina Hawthorne of Dallas, TX, who also loves him dearly and shared a special relationship, as they were only 11-months apart in age. Michael was very grateful and privileged to be blessed with the upbringing by his step-father, Ronald Stanley Martin of Austin, TX, who parented with Nola later in life to provide a family, stability, love, and positive role model for Michael, Tina, and Heidi. Michael is blessed to have a surviving, beautiful daughter, Titiana Fuller-Parham, who has brought Nola’s namesake into this world with her baby daughter, a blessing to us all and a lifetime remembrance of our Mother (Nola). Michael is also survived by his step-son, Darryll Waddell, whom he raised from a young child. Michael is at peace at this time, and has experienced the loves of a lifetime from family and friends. Especially those of Berkley Manor, of Petersburg, VA, Richmond, VA and surrounding areas. Michael would want us to celebrate his life, and in turn, live our best lives. Most recently, Michael experienced the love and companionship of Diana Preston and also Bridgette Turner, who he loved dearly, but not forsaken by his daughter’s mother, Valeria Parham. Michael was born on June 6, 1966 in Emporia, VA. and we celebrate the transition to his new home on July 13, 2020. We love you Michael Raye Parham and you are forever in our hearts. See you later, love. Due to COVID-19, memorial services will be held at a later date to celebrate the life of Michael Raye Parham.
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May Michael’s heart and soul find peace and comfort. Our hearts are saddened by his loss and our thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones.
I pray for peace for all of those who Michael held dear and those grieving his passing.
May Michael’s heart and soul find peace and comfort. Our hearts are saddened by his loss and our thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones.
Mike,
May your heart and soul find everlasting peace and comfort. I shall always remember you and never forget the good times and there were many.
Mike you will be missed, but never forgotten. Love you brother and know that each day you will be thought of and also will be in the hearts of all of those that love you and you impacted. Rest in heaven my brother and know that you are always with us.
Love,
Kendra Koprovich
I can’t believe your
Not here. Love you
Forever! Will meet
Again
In heaven ok
Earth truly has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure. May God continue to comfort you and wrap you in his love. Strengthen you and keep you in his care. We will continue to pray for you.
Mike will be greatly missed. I had the pleasure of meeting him when he and Valerie was married and he became my brother right from the start, he always made me laugh and mike and my husband Tony became best friends. Mike was not only a great friend but he became a member of our family, so my brother take your rest and we will see each other one day in GOD’S kingdom. You are truly missed.
Mike you will be greatly missed,rest in peace nephew,may god continue blessing the family
My cousin mike u will be missed. Least u knew i loved u, before u passed. I told u everyday.. Family we will make it through this. Sorry 4 our loss.
The love of my life! My best
Buddy! Such a great sense
Of humor! And so careing.hard working!
Loved his sister s and mom
Nola .I miss her as well
Mike is in my heart and
Will never leave
It’s true, that saying about a person’s soul and memory living on through others. Mike will remain alive in my thoughts and memories. Every connection we make in life is purposeful, and Mike taught me Acceptance. Mike is the big brother to my lifetime best friend, Heidi. Mike was our guardian, he would always come get us no matter where we ended up roaming. I was a funny looking kid wearing thick 80s eyeglasses and Heidi was…Heidi lol, which often led some of our peers to question why we were friends. Mike would often say things like “you’re alright to me Paula” and “if people don’t like you how you are, **** em.” It was that kind of acceptance that helped me navigate my frumpy years with confidence in myself. So Mike is a forever big brother, his life on this earth was purposeful and meaningful and valued; I am honored to have shared a portion of this lifetime with him. Universe blessings on his transition, and the energies of peace for Heidi and all those who grieve.
It’s true, that saying about a person’s soul and memory living on through others. Mike will remain alive in my thoughts and memories. Every connection we make in life is purposeful, and Mike taught me Acceptance. Mike is the big brother to my lifetime best friend, Heidi. Mike was our guardian, he would always come get us no matter where we ended up roaming. I was a funny looking kid wearing thick 80s eyeglasses and Heidi was…Heidi lol, which often led some of our peers to question why we were friends. Mike would often say things like “you’re alright to me Paula” and “if people don’t like you how you are, **** em.” It was that kind of acceptance that helped me navigate my frumpy years with confidence in myself. So Mike is a forever big brother, his life on this earth was purposeful and meaningful and valued; I am honored to have shared a portion of this lifetime with him. Universe blessings on his transition, and the energies of peace for Heidi and all those who grieve.
I am here big brother, as I navigate life as I now know it, without you. I’ve always. had your back in life and uplifted you in times of need. Now big brother, I need you to uplift me in your heavenly home with our parents. Shield me and ask our lord and savior to keep me safe. I know you’re forever safe now. The one thing that you felt your entire life was that you weren’t good enough, and that your earthly sins would outweigh your heavenly blessings. Now you know, that none of that was true, it was only the enemy attempting to keep you in the dark so you wouldn’t seek the light. Now look at you…..you are the light! Words just can’t express the loss that I feel, but I owe it to you, mom, and dad to show the world what we are made of. Allow your soul to rest, your work is done. I love you with everything I am.
Baby Sister,
Heidi Rae Awan
Amen.
To the Parham Family I gave my Condolences. We all go back to Jr High School. Mike found me on Facebook in 2015. I still don’t believe it. We were just communicating prior week. Heaven gained a Angel. Sweetest Soul. I will forever cherish the memories. Love You my Friend.
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