James Reginald Paris Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Reginald Paris Jr. (Ellenton, Florida), born in Bradenton, Florida, who passed away on December 12, 2019, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elsie Fischer Paris of Ellenton, FL and James Reginald Paris; and his brother Richard Paris. He is survived by: his wife Deanna Watson Paris; his children, Julie Paris McNaughton (Joe) and James Reginald Paris III; his grandchildren, Jay McNaughton, Dylan Paris, Ella McNaughton, Maebry Paris and Wyatt McNaughton; his aunts, Lucille Fischer Husband of Ellenton and Marti Fischer Standifer of Auburndale; and his sister-in-law Melody Paris. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Palmetto, 330 – 11th Ave. West, Palmetto, FL 34221, or to the Manatee County Agricultural Museum, P.O. Box 1284, West, Palmetto, FL 34220.
