1934
2017
James Walter Paris, 83, of Martinsville passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 7, 1934 to Walter Reynolds Paris and Myrtle Lovell Paris, both deceased. He was the loving husband of 55 years to Rebecca Mills Paris.
Jimmy was a lifelong resident of the Mount Olivet Community and a member of Mount Olivet Christian Church for 58 years where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Elder, and Trustee.
He was a 1952 graduate of Martinsville High School. He retired from Advance Auto Parts with over 53 years of service, with the majority of those years as Store Manager. He was inducted into the inaugural class of Advance Masters, which was the highest achievable honor in the company. He served in the US Army National Guard for six years. He was a charter member of the Mount Olivet Ruritan Club, which was established in 1972.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Michael Paris and his wife, Amy Rader Paris of Roanoke, Virginia; his daughter, Kathy Paris Wiskow and her husband, Jason Wiskow, and their children, Stone and Abby Linker and Zachary and Jordan Wiskow of Matthews, North Carolina; also, Stone and Abby's father, Walter Linker. Additionally, he is survived by his brother-in-law, Raymond Morris (late Purnell Mills Morris), and two nephews, John and his wife LaMurl Morris, and Brian and his wife Jill Morris, as well as a number of first cousins.
His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 11:00 am at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, 109 Broad Street, Martinsville, with Tim Mills officiating. Interment will immediately follow in the Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 24, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jimmy's memory to Mount Olivet Christian Church, 3261 Mount Olivet Road, Martinsville, Virginia 24112.
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November 19, 2017
Conley Kyle
Just found out about Jimmy today. Lots of great
Memories of Jimmy at -Advance.
July 26, 2017
Geoff McCarty
Mike,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I only met your father the one time, based on all that I have heard of him I know that he was a special man.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
July 25, 2017
Shirley Harris Tatum
Thoughts and prayers for all.
July 25, 2017
Rose Shifflett
Mike my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
July 24, 2017
Andy Lee
Mike, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 23, 2017
Kathy,
I was so sad to hear about your Dad and know you will miss him so much.
Please extend my sympathy to your Mother, and other family members. May God bless you as you grieve. It sounds like he was a very special man.
Gloria Johnson
July 22, 2017
Bill Thomasson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Becky and family. Archie and I will miss our brother who was always there for us.
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