1935
Luther
2009
Luther Parris
May 29, 1935 — September 26, 2009
Luther "Luke" Parris, 74, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
He was born May 29, 1935 in Washington County, VA and was a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Blackwell Parris. He served with the U.S. Air Force for seven years and was a life member of the Washington County Moose Family Center, 1966. He enjoyed playing golf.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Parris; and sisters, Irene Moore, Maxie Murray, and Dorothy Parris.
Survivors are his loving wife of 47 years, Mary Parris; his son and best friend, Mark Jason Parris of the home; a grandson, Mark Dotson; brothers, Hunter and Buddy Parris of Abingdon; sisters, Katie Murray and Betty Parris of Abingdon; and a special nephew, Heagan Winebarger.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until the time of the service Monday. A committal service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Tom Watson, Paul Worley, Ralph Castle, James Castle, Bill Sparks, and Bill Snodgrass. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Moose Lodge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Moose Charities Children and Seniors, PO Box 321, Abingdon, VA 24212.
He was born May 29, 1935 in Washington County, VA and was a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Blackwell Parris. He served with the U.S. Air Force for seven years and was a life member of the Washington County Moose Family Center, 1966. He enjoyed playing golf.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Parris; and sisters, Irene Moore, Maxie Murray, and Dorothy Parris.
Survivors are his loving wife of 47 years, Mary Parris; his son and best friend, Mark Jason Parris of the home; a grandson, Mark Dotson; brothers, Hunter and Buddy Parris of Abingdon; sisters, Katie Murray and Betty Parris of Abingdon; and a special nephew, Heagan Winebarger.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until the time of the service Monday. A committal service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Tom Watson, Paul Worley, Ralph Castle, James Castle, Bill Sparks, and Bill Snodgrass. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Moose Lodge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Moose Charities Children and Seniors, PO Box 321, Abingdon, VA 24212.
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