Hubert Preston Parris

Hubert Preston (Bill) Parris, 88, of Salem, VA, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Maybelle Parris; his son, Dr. Robert Parris; his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Francis and Ed Hollandsworth; and his brother, Leon Parris. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Louise Parris; daughter and son-in-law, Dale and Bob Lee; and daughter-in-law, Ellen Parris of Macon, GA. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Nancy Burgess (Dalton); brother-in-law Edgar Peters (Claudine); sister-in-law Virginia Parris; six grandchildren, Alex Moore, Preston Moore, Lindley Wood (Gary), John Parris, Lauren Parris, Leah Parris, and numerous nieces and nephews. He proudly served his country as a member of the Army Air Corp in World War II. His career was dedicated to commercial construction with Frye Building Company and Branch & Associates, and was a life member of the International Union of Brick Layers & Allied Craftworkers Local #07. He was a member of Colonial Ave Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 4-7pm on Sunday, September 23, 2012, at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A graveside service will take place on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1 pm at Sherwood Memorial Park, with Rev. John Boyles officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colonial Baptist Church, 4165 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA 24018. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.