Richard Edwin Parris Jr.

I met Rich in classes last semester at CPCC. Immediatley I could tell that he was a great person. He was always easy to talk to and eager to help out a person in need. We shared common musical interests. He had shared some of his recently recorded music with me a couple of weeks ago and left me stunned at his talent. Incredible. I just found out that he had passed. He was noticably missed in class yeterday. Now He is really missed. Peace be with you and yours.

While I haven't known Rich for very long, I will always remember him. I was a fellow student of his at CPCC in the electrical engineering program. It's hard to believe that he's gone; it was so unexpected.

In class, he was the first to grasp the concepts we were learning. His questions were always intelligent, and as Dave said, very well thought out. He was great at explaining and simplifying the things we learned in class.

Out of class, he was a fun guy to hang...

There have been a few people who have had the kind of influence in my life that actually helped form who I am today. Rich was that to me. He challenged my long held beliefs and pushed me to think differently without ever being condescending. Rich was not only a brilliant musician and hilarious friend, he was a radical thinker, well read and intelligent. He was much smarter than he let on much of the time. All this coupled with his compassionate heart makes him one of the best people I have...

To Rich's family,
I had not seen Rich in a couple of years but had heard he was doing really well. He was such a great guy and such a talented person. As a fellow musician, I know that when you pass so much joy to so many people, you bear a little of the pain yourself. But Rich always handled it with aplomb and grace. He was a light to me and many others and his light will continue to shine through the music he made and the friends who he made dear to him. My prayers are with you in this...

To Rich I was just a stranger, but to Rich's music I am an old friend. Sincere condolences to those who were close to him. You will be in my thoughts as I listen to his music today.

There are no words that truly express the loss I feel over Rich's passing. Though we have not been in touch for over 10 years, he has been an ever-present part of my life.
I feel fortunate to have had the precious short time I did with him. My relationship with him was life changing for me and I'm forever thankful to him.
My deepest sympathies go out to his family. Please know what a positive affect Rich had on me and on our mutual friends.
He was and is a shining light.

Mr. and Mrs. Parris;

I was so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

He was a student of mine at CPCC in the Electrical Engineering Technology program.

He was an excellent student and had one of the highest averages in my class.

He was very involved in his studies. He always asked very thoughtful and well considered questions. His work was always of quality.

I always thought Rich to be such a...

To Rich's family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. I was a friend during his L.A. years. May his current journey be filled with love and music.