EDWIN AUDELEE PARRIS Obituary (1938

Our beloved Edwin A. Parris, "Sonny", 83, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021. He was born in Epworth, Georgia in 1938 to Audelee and Lora Parris with his family of 3 brothers, 3 sisters. He would go on to join the United States Navy in 1955, eventually serving in the reserves until 1961. He obligated his service to be honored as a United States of America military veteran. After discharging in Los Angeles, he then started working for the Anheuser-Busch Brewery (Busch Gardens) out of Van Nuys California. He eventually became a foreman and made a long-term carrier. He eventually moved to Libby, Montana which he started driving for Harlows School Bus Service. He drove children to schools, fire fighters to the front lines, and even Army Corps of Engineers to the Libby Dam. He finally retired and lived his life out peacefully and had many projects on cars, boats, and his land. He is survived by his two sons Eddie Parris and Shane Parris and youngest sister Donnijan Schreiber along with several nieces and nephews and grandchildren. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at 11:00 a.m., at the City of Libby Cemetery in Libby, Montana on Friday, September 3, 2021. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com. "Uncle Sunny, fly with the angels, see your brothers and sisters and be at peace, I will miss you" Love your son, Chris