Paris Lawrence Valentour Sr.

Paris Lawrence Valentour Sr., age 82, of Florence, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on March 5, 1941 to William Valentour and Dovie Haynes (nee Hill).

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Perry Valentour; and brothers, Floyd "Timmon" Haynes and Delbert "Tiny" Haynes.

Paris is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Rose Valentour (nee Bain); loving children, Paris Lawrence (Karen) Valentour, Jr., Kent (Kathy) Valentour, Ivan (Melissa) Valentour, and Neva (Charlie) Trapp; former spouse, Barbara (Bobby) Begley, many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara (Jim) Tankersley, Janie (the late Junior) Wilson, Phyllis Turner, Brenda Glacken; brother, Jerry Haynes; cousin, Bill (Mary) Hill; and a host of other family members and friends.

Paris loved antique cars, he and his wife Rose were active with the Country Cruisers for many years. He worked in auto body and as a mechanic, as well as owning and operating his own trucking business. Paris also enjoyed riding Harley's.

In loving memory of Paris, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 from 10:00 am until the Funeral Service at 12:00 pm, all at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, 4350 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. Interment will immediately follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Paris's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.


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