December 16, 1951 ~ February 6, 2022
Ralph Lee Parris, Sr., 70, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Born in St. Louis, MO.
He retired from General Motors in 2008 and was a member of the UAW-Local 2209. Ralph was an 8th-Degree Black Belt and was inducted into the Kenpo Hall of Fame in 2013. He enjoyed playing guitar (especially BB King and Jimi Hendrix), riding his Harley, and traveling with his wife. He was a caring husband, father, friend, and dog dad. Ralph's smile could light up a room, and he could take on anyone in a game of pool.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Freda; and his siblings, Tony, Norma, and Larry.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. with calling one hour prior. Visitation also 4pm-7pm on Friday, February 11th, also at Divine Mercy Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Catholic Cemetery. To honor his memory, please wear a mask if you plan on attending.
Ralph Lee Parris, Sr., 70, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Born in St. Louis, MO.
He retired from General Motors in 2008 and was a member of the UAW-Local 2209. Ralph was an 8th-Degree Black Belt and was inducted into the Kenpo Hall of Fame in 2013. He enjoyed playing guitar (especially BB King and Jimi Hendrix), riding his Harley, and traveling with his wife. He was a caring husband, father, friend, and dog dad. Ralph's smile could light up a room, and he could take on anyone in a game of pool.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Freda; and his siblings, Tony, Norma, and Larry.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. with calling one hour prior. Visitation also 4pm-7pm on Friday, February 11th, also at Divine Mercy Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Catholic Cemetery. To honor his memory, please wear a mask if you plan on attending.
December 16, 1951 ~ February 6, 2022
Ralph Lee Parris, Sr., 70, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Born in St. Louis, MO.
He retired from General Motors in 2008 and was a member of the UAW-Local 2209. Ralph was an 8th-Degree Black Belt and was inducted into the Kenpo Hall of Fame in 2013. He enjoyed playing guitar (especially BB King and Jimi Hendrix), riding his Harley, and traveling with his wife. He was a caring husband, father, friend, and dog dad. Ralph's smile could light up a room, and he could take on anyone in a game of pool.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Freda; and his siblings, Tony, Norma, and Larry.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. with calling one hour prior. Visitation also 4pm-7pm on Friday, February 11th, also at Divine Mercy Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Catholic Cemetery. To honor his memory, please wear a mask if you plan on attending.
Ralph Lee Parris, Sr., 70, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Born in St. Louis, MO.
He retired from General Motors in 2008 and was a member of the UAW-Local 2209. Ralph was an 8th-Degree Black Belt and was inducted into the Kenpo Hall of Fame in 2013. He enjoyed playing guitar (especially BB King and Jimi Hendrix), riding his Harley, and traveling with his wife. He was a caring husband, father, friend, and dog dad. Ralph's smile could light up a room, and he could take on anyone in a game of pool.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Freda; and his siblings, Tony, Norma, and Larry.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. with calling one hour prior. Visitation also 4pm-7pm on Friday, February 11th, also at Divine Mercy Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Catholic Cemetery. To honor his memory, please wear a mask if you plan on attending.
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