Rev. Lawrence Allen Paris, 85, of Anderson, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Richard Campbell Veteran's Home.

Born January 26, 1940, in Greer, SC, he was the son of the late Lawrence Clayton Paris and Sallie Louetta Sumner Paris. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Lou Moore Paris, his second wife, Lottie Smith Paris, a brother, Cecil Vance Paris and a sister, Bess Haney.

Rev. Paris was a retired pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist Church and a dedicated member of Flat Rock Baptist Church. He graduated from Anderson College School of Theology with an associate's degree. He served in the US Army for eight years. He was owner of Paris Small Engine Repair, where he spent many years repairing lawn mowers and selling lawn mower parts. He was a Mason, notary public and a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by sisters, Joyce Ann Valentine of Williamston and Vivian Presher of Anderson; nieces, Debbie Streetman, Rita Presher, and Julie Crow; a daughter, Lisa Ann "Wendy" Neighbors of Anderson; four grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Joyce Paris.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 12:00-1:15 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 1:30 pm in the Chapel with Rev. Ed Hunsinger and Pastor Billy Wardlaw officiating. Burial will follow at South Lawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Flat Rock Baptist Church, 908 Flat Rock Road, Anderson, SC 29624.