Dr. Ravikant Jacob Parmar

He was born on February 24th 1935 to Jacob & Rahel Parmar at Anand in Gujarat State, India.

He got married to Emojin Parmar and they were blessed by the Lord with four children.

Dr. R.J. Parmar always strived for the best and worked very hard. He was granted a PhD degree in Hindi Literature in July 1967. He held a position as professor of Hindi Literature at Nalini and Arvind Arts College in Vallabh Vidyanagar, India. He held a rank of Captain in NCC (National Cadets Corps – A Division of Indian Armed Forces).

He migrated to the USA in November 1986. He worked hard in the new country to provide his children with a better future.

Dr. Parmar served Jesus Christ with his life as an example. He translated several English Christian books in Gujarati – his mother tongue. Some of his work includes the following titles:

Unto the Hills by Rev. Dr. Billy Graham

My Answer by Dr. Billy Graham

Billy Graham the Great Evangelist by Sam Wellman

Charles Hayden Spurgeon, A Biography by Arnold Dallimore

Be Strong in the lord by David Searle

Run Baby Run by Nicky Cruz

Watchman Nee by Bob Laurent – in Hindi

General William Booth and Salvation Army by Dr. Ravikant Parmar – written in Gujarati

Dr. Parmar is survived by his wife Emojin, children Shailesh, Sheela, Neela, Jaydeesinh – their families, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.