Paris Clayton Ruth

Paris Clayton Ruth, age 84, of Powell, Tennessee was everyone's friend and went to be with his best friend and Savior, Jesus, on the morning of March 12, 2024. Paris was born December 22, 1939. He was saved as a child and raised by several loving families.

Paris was retired from Reynolds Aluminum. He was a member of Callahan Baptist Church family. He loved his neighbors, running track, playing football at Central and Young, playing softball and coaching his children and cheering on his grandchildren.

Paris loved making a home with Linda, his surviving wife of 57 years. Paris is also survived by his daughter, Angie and husband Glenn Morgan; son, Clay and fiance Haley; daughter, Pam and two of the "grandest" grandsons, Aaron and Eli Morgan; bonus grandson, Dustin; brother and sister in law, Rocky and Brenda Lane; niece Missy (Brian); nephew, Chris and great nephew, Bennett.

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 1-3pm with a graveside service to follow at 3pm at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery.