John C. Parris (JC)
August 27, 1925 ~ January 4, 2016
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
John C Parris lost his battle with life today, Monday, January 4, 2016. The world has lost an amazing friend, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Heaven has benefited by gaining a true gentleman! He is in the presence of the Lord and has been completely healed and restored.
He was raised in the poverty of the great depression. JC enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was training to be a Navigator on a B-29 bomber when the war ended. He tried his hand at racing prior to NASCAR at the same time helped his brother operate an auto junk yard. He obtained a job at Lowes Hardware becoming one of their best salesmen. JC was a long time member of the Avery Creek Methodist Church.
He is survived by two sons, Michael and William Parris; one daughter, Teresa Leicht, and Joan Evans, his companion and care giver. He has five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death in 1987 by his wife Julia Marie Redmon Parris.
The family will receive friends at Avery's Creek United Methodist Church in Arden on Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm.
The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at the church with Pastor Frank Ramos officiating. Burial will follow at Bent Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Avery's Creek United Methodist Church or to Care Partners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family and an online memorial guest register is available at grocefuneralhome.com.
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Dear Bill, Lynn and family,
I will be praying for your family during this time of sorrow at the death of your father. As a believer, he is present in his eternal home, but will be missed by family and friends who loved and admired him. Take all the time you personally need to mourn him. It takes time to heal.
My dear friend and uncle will be at peace now. For as long as I can remember JC always had a smile for everyone and he would help anyone in need. Uncle J sold me all the material for my first home, he helped me learn to drive (right foot gas, on the floor, left foot brake and clutch) and taught me how to be a better person. My dear friend will be missed greatly.
A wonderful uncle and friend……in our hearts forever!
My sincere sympathy to all my dear cousins and our dearest Joan! May the Lord wrap his arms around each of you and give you comfort!
Love to all of you, Shirley
JC was such a special person in so many of our lives and in our community. One of my cherished thoughts of him is taking me to Venable school on my first day and making sure I was on the right bus coming home. He always was there for us and always had a big smile on his face. He will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. RIP my wonderful friend.
Joan and family, we are thinking of you. JC must have been a wonderful man. Our prayers and sympathy are with you.
Joan and Family…I’m so sorry for your loss and wish each of you peace during this sad time. Please know I’m thinking about you. All my love….Bonni
Praying for God’s peace that passeth all understanding during these difficult days.
I worked at Lowe’s many years ago with JC and he was a fine man.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Betty Ponder
Thinking of Bill and family in your time of loss and sorrow.
So sorry for your loss.
I remember JC Parris when he used to work at Lowes Thank you JC for being so helpful when I came to shop at the Asheville Lowes Store That is the only place I knew you from To remember your face and name for this many years means you left such a favorable impression upon me Correct me please if my memory serves me correctly did JC used to carry a piece of scrap board lumber around with him upon which he wrote customer’s names and telephone numbers? For all you younger folks that was because speed dial cell phones had not been invented
We will miss him dearly. He was ‘papaw’ to us & he left such a positive impact on our family. Always a caring man with a sweet smile on his face. We love him always & cherish the memories.