John Richard Paris, 83, of Kimball, Tenn., was called home on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. He was born to the late Frank Paris and Rosanna Hall Paris on Oct. 6, 1940. John was married to Genevieve Paris and had worked as a Glass Worker for Davis Lynch Glass Co. He loved sports and was a big West Virginia, Pittsburg Steelers and Tennessee Vols fan. John moved to Saint Petersburg, Fla., after he retired and enjoyed riding his bicycle. He loved his dogs, Spunky and Sam.
John is preceded in death by his father, Frank Paris; mother, Rosanna Hall Paris; brother, Frank A. Paris; and sister, Doris Mae Drop.
Left to cherish his memories are his brother, Dave (Darlene) Paris; and many special friends and relatives.
The family will have a private service at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.
Condolences:
www.tatefh.com
