Steve M. Parris, affectionately known as Piggy, passed away on May 28, 2026 at the age of 62.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Parris; children, Michael, Vanessa, Keithroy, Illyssa, and Jaliik Parris; grandchildren, Michael Parris, Jr., Iyana Hodge, Gerard “Lil G” Barno, Jr., Sanai, Saniece, Devante, Gavin, and Ochean Parris; mother, Laurene Dore; stepfather, Winston Dore; brothers, Vernon Parris, Terry Iles, Brian Dore, Terry Harris and Jerry Harris; sisters, Denise Parris; Catherine, Shanie and Denesha Dore; Magdelen “Amythist” Sargeant; Bernadette Jeffers; Jessica Matthew; Marsha Frith Ali; Vera Lawrence-Brandy; and Nestrelda “Jessica” Nisbett; aunts, Cynthia Bartlette; Oretha “Rita” Deshalto; Violet Doute’; and Cavelle Sealey; cousins, Brenda Simmonds; Sherylyn “Shay” Bartlette; Bernard “Bully” Bartlette; Orville “Kembo” Bartlette; and Alphonso “Tazzie” Bartlette (Nevis); Aaron and Melvin Deshalto; Aimee Doute’; Aaron, Leroy, Joseph, and Varnell “Pablo” Merchant; Sister-in-law, Cheryl Parris; Andrea George; Voice-eve Williams; and Avon Henry; Brother-in-law, Joseph Nisbett and Alphonso Henry
All other family members are too numerous to mention.
A viewing will take place on Thursday, June 18 between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Postell’s Mortuary, located at 811 North Powers Drive, Orlando, FL 32818. The funeral service will be held at Northwest Church Orlando, 5495 Clarcona Ocoee Rd on Friday, June 19, viewing will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m.
In honor of Steve’s vibrant spirit and joyful personality, family and friends are encouraged to wear festive colors as we celebrate his life and honor his memory.
