Michael "Mike" Parris

Michael “Mike” Dane Parris, 70, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Mission Hospital.

Mike was a native of Henderson County and a son to the late William Epton Parris and Dirce Ziccone Parris. He was also preceded in death by a brother, William “Danny” Epton Parris, Jr.

Mike was a simple man who enjoyed cooking, the outdoors and following his favorite sports teams. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, the St. Louis Cardinals and the N.C. Tar Heels. He worked as a supervisor for Steelcase for 30 years and then owned a Pepperidge Farm bread route for 16 years. He loved his family and his dogs, Packer and Jake.

He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Holcombe Parris; a stepdaughter, Trina Cone (Samuel); two grandchildren, Darden Cone and Wortham Cone; four sisters, Joan Parris Whitmire, Margaret Ballentine, Elaine Parris and Mary Cain (Michael) and one brother, Lee Edward “Eddie” Parris.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 10:00 am at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.