Paris L. Davis

Paris L Davis, 41, passed away on February 20, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Paris was born on January 29, 1984, in Vernal, Utah, to Gwendolyn Lee Davis and Kaster Durran Davis, Sr.

Paris never married, nor did Paris have any children. He dedicated his life to the Lord at an early age, attending. Calvary Baptist Church, under the direction of Rev. France Davis. He sang in the choir with his siblings Kaster Davis, Jr. and sister Shakeyla Davis. Later in life, he attended New Pilgrim Baptist Church, under the direction of Rev. Glass. 

Paris lived a life of fulfillment. He loved all sports. He played several sports as a child and young man. He gained so many friends. He played soccer and was good at it. He played basketball and football and was good at it. He also played baseball. He played sports every year until his senior year, when he played football only. He loved watching sports on TV with his big brother Kaster, (aka DJ). His favorite basketball teams were the Utah Jazz, the Lakers, and the Warriors, and his favorite football team was the 49ers. He loved going to his nephew Jakai's football games. 

Throughout his life, Paris worked at Salt Lake Community College in the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) program. He worked for Sears Department Store and at Wal-Mart, and his favorite job was as a cashier at TJ Maxx. His first car was a Ford Escort. His family and friends loved him because of his honesty, integrity, compassionate spirit, and zest for life. When you meet Paris, you meet a true friend. He loved cats because he said they were clean animals. He was so loving and kind and will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. His favorite things were eating and shopping with his older sister, Shakeyla Davis. He loved attending our family gatherings and eating his sister Lakeysha’s food. His favorite was when he and his father would go out to eat, also, when they played the flute. Two quiet men enjoying time together. He loved calling his mother Gwendolyn to say I love you. And please pay my phone bill. Rest now, my son. 

Paris is survived by both parents, Gwendolyn Lee Davis and Kaster Durran Davis, Sr. 

Siblings: Lakeysha Mapps (Austin) married to Maurice Mapps, Sr., Shakeyla Davis partner La'Troi Newbins, Sr., Kaster Davis, Jr. partner Amy Milano, brother Durran Davis, and sister Ada Cade.

Nephews: Maurice Mapps Jr. and partner Shanelle Darger, Elijah Davis, La'Troi Newbins, Jr, Legacy Newbins, and Legend Newbins, whom Paris lived with occasionally and loved very much. He was moving in with them again, and the boys were excited. 

Nephews: Elijah Davis and JaKai Davis

Niece: Nyema Davis, 

Great-nieces and nephews, Journey Mapps, Quest Mapps and Chamberlain, Donnessy

Numerous cousins and great cousins, including Davis, Cox, Bradshaw’s, Turners, Raspberry’s and Austin’s. 

Preceded in death by great and great great grandparents

On his mother's side of the family, he is survived by grandparents Sarah and Frank Perkins, Rosa and Walter Turner, Sr, Annie Mae Foster and Walter, Jr, and Margaret and Lindsey Austin. Vernita Turner Austin (Native American) 

On his father's side, Mary Fraser, Ona Jean Davis, John L Davis, and many more are too numerous to list.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Peel Funeral Home at 8525 W. Magna Main St., Magna, Utah. A viewing will start at 11:00 am, and the funeral will begin at noon.