Paul Wayne Parson, age 79, of Oliver Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Parkwest Medical Center.

Paul was born November 17, 1944, in Alabama where he lived until moving to Tennessee at the age of 7. He was well known in the Oliver Springs area for owning Tri County Wrecker Service and Motorcycle Products for many years. Throughout his life, he enjoyed riding, repairing, and retailing motorcycles. Paul was a former member of Beech Park Baptist Church.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents: Alvin and Lorene Parson; and brother: Boyd Parson.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years: Brenda Parson; sons: Paul Parson and Adam Parson (Whitney); granddaughter: Chloe Parson; brothers-in-law: Lynn Adkisson, Bryon Adkisson, and Larry Adkisson; sisters-in-law: Jo Hensley, Becky Basler, and Carolee Treadway; special friend: Doug Jeffers; and extended family members and many friends.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Premier Sharp Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with Bryon Adkisson officiating.

Premier Sharp Funeral Home is serving the family.