Noah William “Bill” Parris, son of the late Paul Parris and Bessie Henson Parris, was born on January 26, 1942 in Crawfordsville, Arkansas, and departed this life on May 25, 2021 at his home in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 79 years.

Mr. Parris was a former mechanic.

He is survived by his son, Aaron Parris of Puxico, Missouri; by two daughters, Vickie Parris and Crystal Putnam, both of Dexter, Missouri; by his brother, Eddie Parris; and by six sisters, Tressy Ledford of Tennessee, Anita Lee of Bell City, Missouri, Carol Swallows of Dexter, Missouri, Mary Carter of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Pauletta Fyffe of Deepwater, Missouri, and Kathy Bathon of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; and by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Parris.

Graveside services will be held at Dexter Cemetery on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.