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Obituary For Elmo Parhams, Jr.

Mr Elmo Parhams, Jr. 66 of Columbus, GA passed Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Columbus, GA.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Evergreen Memorial Park with Pastor Sandy Brooks, officiating. Visitation will be Friday, September 17, 2021 from 12-5 p.m. EST.

Elmore T. Parhams, Jr "Bruce", the son of the late Carrie Thomas and Elmore Parhams.Sr, was born in Haines City, Florida on July 27, 1955.

He was preceded in death by his “Ma & Pa” Clara and Jimmy Lee Williams; stepfather, AJ Thomas; mother-in-law, Ollie Hardman; brother, Raphael Parhams; sisters, Carolyn Faniel, Darlene Tarver and Marie Stevens.

He leaves to cherish his memories his best friend and loving wife, Adriane Parhams; two sons, Alan (Teresa) Parhams and Daniel (Tabitha) Parhams; three daughters, Tanya Clay, Andrea Parhams and Monique Greene; 12 grandchildren, Jakeria Clay, Johnny Clay III, Jaquarius Clay, Jacorius Davis, Chulindrea Weldon, Mia Crawford, Daniel Parhams,Jr., Bianca Crawford, Jasmine Clay, Shaniya Parhams, Elijah Parhams and Dariya Varner; five sisters, Albertha (Barry) Miller, Cassandra (Terry) Olukoju, Daphne (Alton) Nick, Jessie (Flave) Mooney and Annette Hardman; six brothers, Alfred (Angela) Parhams, Charles (Regina) Faniel, Sammie (Cathy) Hardman, Donald (Virginia) Hardman, Derek (Cat) Williams, and Chris Williams; six uncles, Ernest (Thelma) Williams, John L. Williams, Jimmy (Shirley) Williams, Albert (Betty) Jelks, George (Jo Ann) Jelks and Shoman (Cassandra) Jelks; six aunts, Mary Hosea, Clara Anthony, Polly Parhams, Laura (Henry) West, Georgia (Wordell) Brundige and Lula Mitchenor; his bonus children, Rashine King, Lakeisha Hatchett, Tiambi (Reico) Walker, Maria Stanford and Carl Stevens,Jr. and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, god children, and friends.

Guest Book

IAM SO SO SORRY BRUCE WAS LIKE FAMILY HE AND MY BROTHER BEAVER WAS CLOSE FRIENDS KNOW THEY ARE IN HEAVEN TOGETHER.💔💔💔💔💔🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Our Father. Our World. We love you Daddy!! Rest Easy And Watch Over Us. Love from your daughter Andrea

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Endless Love. I will remember you with love - unconditional.

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Rest In Peace Bruce. Keeping the family in my prayers.

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Cuz'n Elmo began his walk on the path of God's veins and continued his journey through the valley of His bosoms. I pray he, now, takes rest within the shade of His heart. R.I.P. 𝑁𝑖𝑡𝑎!❤️ "...𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑."🕯

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Until we meet again 🕊💙 tell my mommy I miss her please

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I'm going to miss you friend..we had so many laughs.. me you and Adrian... love you ❤️ RIP BRUCE

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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