RED OAK - Bobby Ray Paris, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was born on August 27, 1943 in Nash County to Henry Ambrose and Beulah Register Paris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence Paris, James "Kermit" Paris, Marvin Paris, and Charles Paris; and sisters, Arleen Niemiec and Sandra Johnson.

He is survived by his wife, Marie Langley Paris; sisters, Dorothy Pulley and Betty Rackley; children, Jennifer Paris Fisher (Kevin) and Kelly Ray Paris; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

A service was held on Friday, April 30, 2021/ Internment was at Pineview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or The Ultrasound Project C/O Your Choice Resource Center, 400 Sunset Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.