Thomas Matthews Parham

Thomas graduated from Lee High School and Florida State University and was a lifetime resident of Jacksonville. He was an avid businessman who owned several local businesses and many properties around town. Thomas was known for his entrepreneurial spirit, vibrant personality and his knack for numbers.

Thomas was the youngest of 4 brothers: Robert, Jr, Harold, Charles, and is predeceased by all of them as well as his mother, Elizabeth Rhodes Parham, and his father, James Robert Parham. The Parhams were one of the original Riverside families and have been residents of Jacksonville for nearly a century. His survivors include his 2 sons, Thomas Matthews Parham, Jr (Holly) of St Augustine, FL and Michael Aaron Parham of Jacksonville Beach, FL and grandson, James Matthew Parham of St. Augustine, FL.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10:00 am, Oaklawn Cemetery 4801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home 729 S. Edgewood Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32205 (904) 388-2711