William Lee Parris

William Lee (Sam) Parris passed away peacefully on August 9, 2019. He was born in Gaffney, SC to the late William A. Parris and Frances Mauldeen Wyatt Parris. Sam was a graduate of Limestone College, a Mason, Shriner, and an avid sports fan.

Sam is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Mary Jane; son, Todd Parris (Patty) of Kannapolis, NC; two sisters, Vickie Whited and Karen Moore of Gaffney, SC; brother, Billy Parris (Kim) of Gaffney, SC; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 1:45 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Century Drive, memorial service will follow at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital at http://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give and to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate