Obituary of Richard Parris

Richard Edwin Parris Jr. ?Richie/ Rich? Mr. Parris, 46, of Charlotte, NC died unexpectedly after a brief illness on March 9, 2010. Richie was born in Charlotte, NC, attended Providence Day School, and graduated from East Mecklenburg High School. He attended Appalachian State University and UNC Charlotte. Recently, Mr. Parris returned to school as a full time student at CPCC pursuing a career in electronic engineering. His first love was music, and in the 1990's he traveled to Los Angeles as a member of the Band "Animal Bag", where the band signed a contract with Sony Records, produced albums, and toured the United State. His talents lay in writing, composing, and playing music, especially all types of stringed instruments, but particularly the guitar. He returned to Charlotte, and continued his love of music. He was currently with a new band," M4 Messenger" and looking forward to the release of their new album and performing with the band. Richie had a love for all outdoors and was passionate about all outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain climbing, and camping. Rich is survived by his mother and father, Betsy and Richard Parris, Sr.; sister, Paige Cole and her husband, John; nieces, Kaitlyn and Sara Elizabeth, and the extended families of his aunts and uncles, Ruth and Jim Haney and Jackie and Alan Harms. His love of family and friends, his humor, and his music will be sorely missed. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010 in the chapel of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service with the Reverend Alice A. Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of his parents. ?A light from our house is gone. A voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our house. That never can be filled.? Memorials may be made to Crisis Assistance Ministry, 500-A Spratt St. Charlotte, NC 28206.