He is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Ruth Warren Parris and parents Elzie and Jessie Paris.
John is survived by his son John Patrick (Arlie) Paris; granddaughter Kyra Maria Paris; sister Sherry Janicke and niece Samantha Janicke- Lively.
Gathering of family and friends Thursday December 2, 2021 from 4:00-8:00 at Hibbett and Hailey Funeral Home and on Friday December 3, 2021 from 9:00am – 9:30am. Celebration of Life will begin at 9:30am at Hibbett and Hailey Funeral Home. Burial following Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.