James Earl Parris

James Earl Parris passed away peacefully at his home in Lipan, Texas on May 14, 2020. Graveside service will be held at 11am, Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Johnson Cemetery in Dennis, Texas.

James was born on September 9, 1941 in Mt. Vernon, Texas. At age 6, his parents moved to Fort Worth then to White Settlement. After high school James joined the Navy. He met his wife, Carmen and they lived in Key West, Florida until the end of his 4-year service. From there, James and Carmen moved to Fort Worth for several years then in 1978 purchased land in the Dennis/Lipan area. James worked for General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin from 1965 to 2004. James loved the country life. He enjoyed working with tractors, taking care of farm animals, and working the land.

James was preceded in death by his parents, son Vernon, sister in law Carol Jean Parris, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

James is survived by his wife of 57 years Carmen, sons Jackie Parris and wife Sherri and John Parris; brothers, Jeff Parris and Maxi Cardoza and wife Beverly; grandchildren, Candice and husband Jessie, Stephanie and husband Mick, Lauren and husband Rodney, Rian, Madison, James Calvin, Jared, Jett, and Jackson; great grandchildren Jayden, Lily, Kinsley, London, Pryson, Jaxon, Major, Leighton, Christian and Cutter.