James Henry Paris

James Henry Paris

James Paris Obituary

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James Henry Paris Jr. Age 54, died August 11, 2025 in Sylvania, GA.

James is preceded in death by his parents, James Henry and Dorothy Jean Paris, his son James Logan Paris and grandson, Alek Paris.

Survived by his children, Anthony, Jessica, Jason, Leeah, Luke, and Lane. Grandchildren, Lexie, Bladyn, Laycee, Brynleigh, Avalynn, Braylon, Jr., Ensley and Luther. Siblings, Tami Perry (Thomas), Melanie Paris, and Felicia Lebeck (Thomas). Former Wives, Mandy Cartrette and Jennifer Wilson and Mother-in-laws, Mary Price and Lorrie Trathen-Coulter.

Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Thompson Strickland Waters, Joiner Anderson Chapel.

Officiating: Marshall Brownlee

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home

107 Singleton Ave, Sylvania, GA 30467

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