Thomas Paris

Thomas “Sandy” Earl Paris, Jr., 62, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019, at his residence. He accepted Christ in his life. He attended Howard High School and was employed by Cherokee Warehouse. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas E. Paris, Sr. and Mary A. Paris; and grandmother, Emma Rett Turner. Survivors include his son, Brandon Allen; brothers, Howard (Sherby) Paris of Alabama, Douglas (Marian) Paris, and Michael L. Paris; sister, Judy (Sidney) Jones of Chattanooga; several nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. He will lie-in-state on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Aaron Mills, Jr. as the eulogist. Burial in Forest Hills Cemetery.