John “Jack” Parris, Jr. September 25, 1947 - July 23, 2021

John “Jack” Parris, Jr., age 73, of Millsboro, DE, passed away on July 23, 2021 surrounded by his family. He grew up in Brookhaven, PA, and was a graduate of Sun Valley High School; he was also a long-time resident of Wilmington, DE.
Jack was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and loved living the beach life. He really enjoyed driving his golf cart, feeding the birds and turtles, and considered himself to be a Vodka Connoisseur. Above all else, Jack loved spending time with family and friends. “Mr. P” will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was predeceased by his wife, Donna L. Parris and parents, John “Jack” Sr. and Yvette Hamel Parris.
He is survived by his children Diane Burton (Michael) and Jeffrey Parris (Diana); his grandson Dylan Parris; his brothers, Barry Parris, Bruce Parris, Frank Taffe, and his grand dog Buddy Burton.
Relatives and Friends are invited to his visitation, Monday, August 2, 2021, from 7-9pm at the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, 4220 Edgemont Ave., Brookhaven, PA. and again on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 10-10:45am followed by his funeral service at 11am.
Burial: Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 or by visiting, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate or to any veterans related charity or organization.

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