Joseph ‘Jerry’ Germaine Paris, 58, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at his home, on May 30, 2019, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on June 17, 1960, in Quebec, Canada, loving son of the late Elizabeth Sickles Paris.
Jerry graduated with his bachelors degree in sociology from Fairmont State University and worked at Garfield’s for more than 20 years and was well known and respected by everyone he encountered during his years working there. Jerry loved his animals, Zeke, Rosie, Barry, and Lady, and enjoyed golfing in his free time.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Paris; two daughters, April Paris and spouse Tina, and Ashleigh Paris and Jerry; a grandchild, Ava Wienke; two stepgrandchildren, Caleb and Paul Jackson; two sisters, Lois Paris, of Washington, Pa., and Virginia Lee Legler and Bill, of Monongahela, Pa.; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; and he was also looked upon as a brother by Halden Sickles and Debbie.
In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Misczcuk and her husband, Stanley.
Family and friends will be received at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home from 11 a.m. on Monday, June 3, until the time of funeral services at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dan Meadows officiating
The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Amedisys Hospice and WVU Cancer Center for all of their compassion and care.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Jerry to the Goshen Baptist Church, 1070 Goshen Road Morgantown, 26508.
