Henry C. Paris

FUNERAL HOME

E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory - Colonial Heights

2033 Boulevard

Colonial Heights, Virginia

Henry Paris Obituary

Henry Clarence Paris, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at Southside Regional Medical Center.

Born in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Henry Ambrose and Beulah Register Paris, the widower of Rebecca Stigall Paris, and was preceded in death by granddaughter, Anne Renee Paris. He was a member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church, a veteran of the Army Air Force, having served during World War II; and a member of the Colonial Heights American Legion Post #284. Mr. Paris was a retired driver with Carolina Coach Trailways.

He is survived by a son, Henry Whitworth Paris of Yorktown; two grandchildren, Steve Paris of Front Royal and Jill Paris of Yorktown; his devoted companion, Mavis Kaichen; and extended family, Joe and Patricia Raucci, JoAnna Raucci and Dianna Stone.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church, 17120 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, VA 23834, with the Rev. Richard Geoghegan officiating. Interment will follow in Bermuda Memorial Park, Enon. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church, or the Colonial Heights Fire & EMS, P.O. Box 3401, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Nov. 27 to Nov. 30, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Paris

12 Entries

Fred & Betty Chaplin

December 1, 2012

Sorry to hear of Clarence's passing. He will be greatly missed by all his Ivey friends. Our deepest condolences to the family.

Carroll Aldridge

November 30, 2012

Clarence Paris was my mother's neighbor for the last decade or so. A friendly man or more helpful neighbor could not be found. My mother who is a widower & not in the best of health was most appreciative of his kindness. Clarence was also a real character...full of stories, tales & adventures that were a part of his life. He had a bit of wisdom to share if one was willing to listen. He took great pride in his home, yard & his recent acquisition, his Cadillac. Clarence could also be a persistence fellow. After my step-dad died my Mom kept his old Chevy pick-up. Clarence would inquire about that Chevy for some time. She never sold it to him though. He will be missed, he was a good, decent man.

Mike Niemiec

November 29, 2012

I greatly admired Uncle Clarence. He was like a second father to me. He always stopped by my mother's house on his way to Florida especially when Aunt Becky was still alive. He always spent a few days at my mother's house visiting and my mother looked forward for his visits especially after my father passed away. Uncle Clarence liked to tinker with things and always fixed things for her while here in Savannah. He was a real handyman. Uncle Clarence always had funny things to say and had stories to tell. I greatly enjoyed it when he came down. After the 8th Air Force Museum was built, we would go there when he came down. Since like my father, Uncle Clarence served with the Army Air Corps during the second world war, Uncle Clarence like to tell me about his experiences during the war especially in Italy. Once while he was down here coincidently, a B-24 bomber was on tour. The very one that Uncle Clarence had his name displayed along with others on the plane. It was a real thrill seeing a real bomber and being with someone who could tell me what it was like to fly in one. During the late 60s and 70s, I spent most of my summers in North Carolina we would always try to visit Uncle Clarence and Aunt Becky for a day or sometimes we stayed a few days. We also got to see my Uncle Charles and Aunt Judy and the girls. I fondly remember the time Uncle Clarence took me and my cousin Jeff to Richmond to the museum. We also stayed with them when I was small while my father was overseas. Uncle Clarence liked to make fun of the accent I had at that time.

I will always have fond memories of Uncle Clarence. I will deeply miss him.

Janette & Mike Niemiec & Family

November 28, 2012

Whit, Jill and Steven ,
We are sorry to hear about Uncle Clarence . Now he and Becky are up there with Arleen and Ed. We always enjoyed your parents coming down to Savannah on their way to Flordia. Michael and Uncle Clarence could spend hours down at the Mighty Eighth Musuem. If we can be of any help please don't hesitate to call us.

Gregory Altice

November 28, 2012

Henry was more then just a postal customer to me, he was a very good friend and I always enjoyed talking to him and his sense of humor. RIP dear friend, I will truly miss you.

Clarence (Ted) Willis

November 28, 2012

Henry's death saddens me.

Karen Cline

November 27, 2012

I so loved hearing Henry's stories about his experiences during WWII. It was such a pleasure getting to know him during the Colling Foundation's visits to the area. Henry, you will be greatly missed!

November 27, 2012

We are so sorry about Henry. He was a good friend and we will miss his great sense of humor.
Roger and Amm Kemp.

Brenda Riding

November 27, 2012

I was shocked to hear. He was such a wonderful man. He will be missed. God bless & keep you.

Mark and Mary Bettie Form

November 27, 2012

Henry was a wonderful man. He bought our house in 2002 and we have remained friends ever since. He always was positive in everything. We will miss him.

Tom Bandy

November 27, 2012

Henry is a hero me. I will miss seeing him as I exercise each morning. God speed friend.

Irene Kent Chamberlin

November 27, 2012

Another one of my old friends from Colonial Heights has gone home. He and Becky are among some of my fondest childhood memories. My world is sadder because they are not here any more. Whit, your parents were special people.

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