Dennis Keith Parris
Posted By Families Firstcare On April 17, 2024 @ 12:49 pm In Obituaries | 10 Comments
Dennis Keith Parris, age 77, entered into eternal rest at home with his loving wife,
Lynn, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, after a five-year battle with cancer.
Dennis was born in Blacksburg, South Carolina in the family home on September
7, 1946.
Fondly known as Denny by his family and friends, he graduated from Churchland
High School in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1964. In 1978, he received an Associate’s
Degree in Fire Science from Tidewater Community College.
Denny was an Army veteran, surveyor for NOAA, and retired in 2005 after 27
years of faithful service as a Lieutenant Firefighter/EMT from Naval Station
Norfolk [Virginia]. He was an avid car enthusiast; marathon runner, competing in
the Rock ‘N’ Roll and Bridge Run in Savannah, Georgia; enjoyed domestic and
international travel with his wife, Lynn; and he was an enthusiastic motorcyclist
and a member of the Savannah Harley Davidson Hogs. Denny and Lynn also
enjoyed dog sitting after moving to the Savannah Area.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jefferson and Modra (Sanders)
Parris and his sister-in-law, Carol Bocard.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn, of twenty-five years; brothers Joe (Debbie)
Parris, Steve (Cheryl) Parris, and John (Melody) Parris; children Karen (Michael)
Fletcher, Kevin (Kim) Boffa, Paul Sharp, Michael and Richard Parris; eight
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
At Denny’s request, he will be cremated and there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to American Cancer
Society, Fisher House Foundation (homeless veterans) at Fisher House Foundation,
Inc., PO Box 791598, Baltimore, MD 21279, or any charity of choice.
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Lynn, My heart goes out to you at this time. No one can imagine what it is like to lose your spouse until they experience it theirself. You were a faithful caregiver and you gave your all. Let that comfort you in some way.
So sorry Lynn. I know how much you loved and cared for him. May you find peace and comfort in the fact you found each other and shared wonderful memories . I will be calling you later or when you’re ready call me. We have catching up to do. Take care and know Sherman and I are thinking of you.
Lynn Larry, Sheila and I are saddened by the passing of such a great guy! We Loved his sense of humor, his generosity, and kindness! We all had such great times in Pooler and Savannah Georgia with ya’ll… our prayers are with Lynn and Denny’s family… Sending Love and Hugs!!
“The Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction” (2 Corinthians 1:3–4, ESV).
We’re so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to the entire Parris family, especially to Lynn. Our heart aches for Joe and Debbie our dear friends that introduced Fred to Denny. I had several conversations with Denny over the last several months and he affirmed to me his commitment to Christ. Even in our last conversation he was telling me how much he loved Jesus, and he looked forward to seeing Him. I am thankful to know today he is standing in the presence of his Lord and Savior whom he asked to save him. We pray that others will seek Jesus as Denny did.
” For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”“
Romans 10:13 NKJV
Fred and Kathryn Boone
I have no words to tell you how much I feel for the loss of, Denny. Fred and I well never forget Williamsburg. It was such a good time. Prayer for you and the family.
Please accept my deepest sympathy. May the lord wrap his arms around you and give you peace.
I am very sad to hear of the passing of Danny. I had the privilege of working with him at Naval Station Norfolk for a number of years. I enjoyed my time with him and we shared some good moments.
My prayers are with the family at a time of loss. Danny was a great man. I surely miss him because I have not seen him or heard of anything of him until reading this post. May God be with you all, God bless.
Hi, Lynn. I am really sorry for the loss of Denny. It was great getting to meet you both. Denny was a great man. He will be truly missed by many. I know you more than anyone. My thoughts, Prayers, and Love are with you, and the family! (((Hugs))) 💜🙏🏻😢
Blessings,
Colleen
Lynn, so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the pain and hurt you are going through. You and your family are in our prayers.
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I would like to express my sincere condolences to all the Parris Family, especially Joe and Debbie who are my best friends ever. I see the total resemblance in Denny and Joe. I’m just curious if Denny was the talker like Joe, because Joe and I are very talkative and we both seem to have a lot of stories to share so I imagine Denny was probably somewhat the same way even though I never had the privilege to meet him that I know of. I didn’t know that he was a firefighter even though I am friends with many law enforcement and firefighters across Virginia. I Can Only Imagine that he is celebrating with Jesus right now and they both are reflecting on how many times then he said the firefighters prayer it is the most beautiful prayer of all.
I asked God to bless his wife and all the family with his awesome peace and comfort which is the sweetest of all.
In his hands we remain, until Jesus returns!
Tony Vastardis
John 3:16