Ronald Jerry Barham

Rev. Ronald Jerry Barham, 65, United Methodist pastor, died Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian of complications after a medical procedure. Services were Friday, July 25, 2008 at Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church in Meridian with internment in Meridian Memorial Park. Officiating the service was Rev. Bill Lowrey, Rev. Bert Felder, Rev. Rayford Woodrich and Rev. Rob Gill. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to UMCOR Disaster Response, c/o David Stotts, P.O. Box 1201, Jackson 39215-1201; The Nature Conservancy (800-628-6860), or the National Arbor Day Foundation (arborday.org). The family also invites you to share stories by e-mailing RevRonBarham@yahoo.com.