Mr. Allan E. “Roy” Paris, 70, of McMinnville, died Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born June 26, 1953 in Detroit, Mich., was an electrician, a landlord, a jack of all trades, and was a Christian by faith. He was preceded in death by parents, J. P. and Elsie Adcock Paris; brother, Rayburn Paris; and wife, Jean Ann Judkins Paris.

Survivors include his son, Jarrett Paris; step-daughter, Valerie (A.J.) Terrasi; step-son, Weston (Angela) Lance; bonus daughter, Jasmine (Ryan) Kilgore; grandchildren, Addie Terrasi, Lily Terrasi and Waylon Lance; bonus granddaughter, Olivia Kilgore; and a dear sisterly and devoted friend, Faye Braxton.

Funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 3 in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Ricky Arnold and Elder Joseph Arnold officiated. Interment followed at Blues Hill Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again Monday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) July 5, 2023