John Parham

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. 

Recipient of many Industry awards and inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, he will be missed by his wife of 43 years, Jill, son Zachary , daughter-in-law Bree and their two children Kaiden and Kinlee, His Brother Mark and 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.  In lieu of flowers please keep Johns dream alive with memorials to the National Motorcycle Museum or the Iowa Donor Network.