Verlin "Red" Parris

Mr. Verlin "Red" Parris, age 70 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Monday January 3, 2011 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. For many years Red worked as a security guard. He was a member of the Harriman Baptist Tabernacle. He is survived by his wife of 49 years: Barbara Lee Parris. Three daughters and one son-in-law: Gayla Hamilton of Chattanooga, Deborah Parris of Harriman and Heather and Benjamin Cook of Rockwood. One son: Cody Parris of Harriman. Two brothers and sisters-in-law: Norman and Hallie Parris of Rockwood and Ronnie and Rita Parris of Texas. One sister and brother-in-law: Linda and Joe Smith of Rockwood. Two grandchildren: Ryan Blansett of Chattanooga, Eliza Cook of Rockwood and a host of other family. friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends Thursday January 6, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Harriman Baptist Tabernacle. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 PM with Rev. James Jones, Jr. and Rev. Jeff Parrott officiating. Graveside services will be Friday January 7, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the Glen Alice Cemetery in Rockwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the: Fellowship Tract League at Harriman Baptist Tabernacle.