Wilbert Parham, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away May 3, 2021.  His wife of 46 years, Rosie Parham, died in 2004.

Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Abraham and Lucinda (Morgan) Parham.

He graduated from Liberty High School in 1953.  An Army veteran of the Korean War, Wilbert was employed by the Allentown State Hospital for 35 years before retiring.

Surviving are  daughter, Terry A. Manns (Tony) of Decatur, GA; twin brother, William (Juliette) in Florida; step-son, Martin Spear (Maureen) of Easton; grandchildren, LaThanya (Ivory) in Georgia, Nikita of Easton, Alethra and Tony Jr. (Tyesha) all in Georgia; great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden Street, followed by burial in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.  Family and friends may call Saturday from 10 - 11 a.m.  (www.pearsonfh.com)