DOVER - James R. Paris, passed away Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at his home with family in Dover. He was born on Feb. 4, 1935, in Leighton, Pa., to the late Clarence and Beulah Hawn Paris. Mr. Paris was a retired U.S.A. F. SMSGT Load Master with the Meritorious Service Medal after 26 years of service. He attended Capital City Church of Christ. He enjoyed NASCAR, RVing, and loved spending time with his grand children. He is preceded in death by his brother Frances Paris. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, June M. Paris of Dover; son and his wife, Richard J. Paris and Rhonda Record Paris of Dover, son and his wife, Rick L. Paris and Kathy Bennett Paris of Dover; brother and his wife, Charles A. and Betty Jane Paris of Williamsport, Pa.; sister and her husband, Helen L. and Richard E. Harbold of Harrisburg, Pa.; grandchildren, Brent Paris, Heather Billger, Steven Bennett, Brian Paris, Eric Paris, Joshua Paris, Bethany Paris, Zachary Paris; great-grandchildren, Talan Bennett, Gavin Billger, Kami Billger. Memorial Services will be held at noon, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Trader Funeral Home in Dover. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call one hour before the time of the service at the funeral home. The family request that memorial contributions be given to Capital City Church of Christ, 86 West Lebanon Road, Dover, DE 19901 in James name. Letters of condolences may be sent to www.delmarvaobits.com or traderfh@aol.com