John Parham, founder of J&P Cycles, chairman of the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa, lost his long battle with pulmonary fibrosis, April 20, 2017.
Recognized often for his marketing work and event development and promotion, John was a passionate motorcyclist, and loved the history of the sport. Amassing a large motorcycle collection, much of it has been on display at the museum, helping to tell the history of motorcycling. John was a recipient of many industry awards and inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
He will be missed by his wife of forty-three years, Jill; son, Zachary; daughter-in-law, Bree and their two children Kaiden and Kinlee; his brother, Mark, and his wife, Deb from Florida, plus a large community of antique motorcycle enthusiasts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr., and Anna, and his sister, Luann.
There will be a celebration of life May 6, at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa.

Submitted by: Janet A. Brandt
Source: Anamosa Journal-Eureka, Anamosa, Iowa, 27 April 2017