Paris E. Howard

He was the son of Julian De Mont Pace and Avis Marie Flemming.

Paris was raised by his grandparents Harry and Daisy Grantham of, Martinsburg.

Paris graduated in 2012 from Martinsburg Senior High School, home of the Bulldogs. Paris participated in the Berkeley County Special Olympics track and field team, basketball, bowling, was involved with Jefferson Counties Park and recreation organization, and soccer under Coach Charles Cole.

Paris was baptized at the Shenandoah Bible Baptist Church and was active at his grandmother’s church, St, Johns, of Shepardstown and of the Latter Day Saints Church’s in both Berkeley Springs and Martinsburg.

Paris was employed at the Buyers Guide Paper Carrier and for R.E.M.

Paris had many friends in his life through Special Olympics monthly dances and activities. Paris was loved by many.

He leaves to cherish his memories: Along with his parents; one sister, Tiera Garrido; three brothers: Ray Qwan Pace at home, Darius Bush, and Joshua J. Garrido, all of Martinsburg; and one uncle, Thompson H. Creamer (Pout).

He is preceded in death by his brother, Kevin A. Howard on November 30, 2019; one uncle, Tavaris Rayshawn Grantham; one great uncle, Ralph “Bobby” Flemming; one aunt, Ida C. Flemming, Harry V. Grantham Jr., whom will greet him in Heaven.

Friends will be received on Thursday, December 19 from 5 to 7 pm. Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 20th at 2:30 pm at Rosedale Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery.

The family would like to recognize Eric Miller and Ms. Lorraine Elzze, Ms. Ginny with the Berkeley County Special Olympics, and all other friends and organizations of Berkeley County whom helped Paris to live a wonderful life.