It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher Edjohn Parchman, 55, of Irving, TX. He passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at his residence in Euless. He was born on May 24, 1970 in Irving, TX. He was the son of Elvin and Mary Lou Parchman.

There will be a memorial service, Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel of Irving.

Left to cherish is memory is his mother, Mary Lou Parchman and his son William Parchman.

" When you're down and troubled

And you need a helping hand

And nothing, nothing is going right

Close your eyes and think of me

And soon I will be there

To brighten up even your darkest night

You just call out my name

And you know wherever I am

I'll come running, oh yeah baby, to see you again

Winter, spring, summer or fall

All you've got to do is call

And I'll be there, ye, ye, ye

You've got a friend

If the sky above you

Should turn dark and full of clouds

And that old north wind should begin to blow

Keep you head together

And call my name out loud now

Soon you'll hear me knocking at you door

When you're down and troubled

And you need a helping hand

And nothing, nothing is going right

Close your eyes and think of me

And soon I will be there

To brighten up even your darkest night

You just call out my name

And you know wherever I am

I'll come running, oh yeah baby, to see you again

Winter, spring, summer or fall

All you've got to do is call

And I'll be there, ye, ye, ye

You've got a friend

If the sky above you

Should turn dark and full of clouds

And that old north wind should begin to blow

Keep you head together

And call my name out loud now

Soon you'll hear me knocking at you door "