William Paris: b. 1942, d. 2024
From his obituary:
“William Ralph “Rod” Paris, Jr. (b. 1942, d. 2024), outside of
work, loved to be surrounded by others who enjoyed learning. He served
in officer positions of many organizations in both Crittenden and
Caldwell Counties including the Community Arts Foundation, Masonic
Lodge, Fredonia Valley Heritage Society, Caldwell County Historical
Society, Trail of Tears Commission, Sons of the American Revolution,
the American Legion, Shape Note Singing organizations and the Paris
Cemetery Association, among others.
“Pleasant Hill Regular Baptist Church was his church home. He was a regular attendee for decades and he also was the regular speaker for a few years after their pastor retired.”
Special mentions at singings
- 2025: Big Singing
- 2024: Georgia State Convention
Roles undertaken (and minuted)
- 1998: Fohs Hall: chair
- 1997: Fohs Hall: chair, memorial
- 1996: Fohs Hall: chair, host
- 1995: Fohs Hall: chair