Joseph 'Jerry' Germaine Paris

Joseph ‘Jerry’ Germaine Paris, 58, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at his home on May 30, 2019 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on June 17, 1960 in Quebec, Canada; loving son of the late Elizabeth Sickles Paris.

Jerry graduated with his bachelors degree in sociology from Fairmont State University and worked at Garfield’s for more than twenty years and was well known and respected by everyone he encountered during his years working there. Jerry loved his animals, Zeke, Rosie, Barry, and Lady, and enjoyed golfing in his free time.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Paris; two daughters, April Paris and spouse Tina, and Ashleigh Paris and Jerry; a grandchild, Ava Wienke; two step grandchildren, Caleb and Paul Jackson; two sisters Lois Paris of Washington PA, and Virginia Lee Legler and Bill of Monongahela PA; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and he was also looked upon as a brother by Halden Sickles and Debbie.

In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his sister Janet Misczcuk and her husband Stanley.

Family and friends will be received at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Monday June 3, 2019 from 11am until the time of funeral services at 1pm with Pastor Dan Meadows officiating

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Amedisys Hospice and WVU Cancer Center for all of their compassion and care.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Jerry to the Goshen Baptist Church, 1070 Goshen Road Morgantown, 26508.