Summary
David Edward Paris, 49, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away, at his home, on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1975, in Keokuk, Iowa, to the late John and Shirley Paris.
He attended Warsaw High School, graduating in 1995. David worked as a server at Texas Roadhouse and Longhorn Steakhouse. David was also known, by many, as Diva de Paris; a beloved drag queen who lit up every stage he graced. He was always the “belle of the ball”; radiant, bold, and unapologetically himself. He lived with joy and laughter, never missing the chance to turn an ordinary moment into a celebration.
David’s greatest love was his family. He carried his loved ones with him in every performance, every laugh, and every gathering where he was the life of the party. David’s legacy is one of love, courage, and sparkle. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends and forever remembered by all who knew him.
He is survived by his sister, Toni (Chad) Davis of Hamilton; his nieces and nephews: Katelyn (Devin) Diveney, Blake (Mattea) Miller, Bryce (Mila) Miller, Alex (Zach) Alger, Beau Paris, McKenzie Paris, John (Skylar) Paris, and David Troutman; along with several great-nieces and nephews.
David was welcomed into heaven by those that passed before him, whom he missed dearly; his parents, John and Shirley Paris; his brother, John Paris Jr.; and his grandparents, Erzella and Clarence Freetly, Essie (Wayne) Hackard, and Oscar “Jake” Paris.
A memorial service will be held on, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at Community of Christ Church, located at, 925 N. Durphy St., Nauvoo, IL 62354. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simple Cremation Indianapolis.
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I am so sorry for your loss. David was a wonderful person and I am so blessed to have known him. I will always remember him as a baby sitting on my lap in only a diaper as I rode along with Shirley May. He was always a sweet young man whenever I saw him. I know he will be missed by many.
Cousins… cousins… David was the Best Cousin, I will never forget all the fun times we had growing up & Grandma Nonnnys, I Love You very much, you will Always be in my heart ♥️ You are one of a kind, loving, caring, sensitive, strong, selfless, cousin , you will be missed by so many , & I only hope that You believed me when I told You how much You are Loved! Xo
My heart and condolences goes to Davids family. He was a true friend that I’ve been blessed to share 25 years of learning and growing as fellow entertainers as well as his chosen extended family. I was blessed to be a mature mentor ,and a voice of reason when he needed me. We trusted and loved each other and my life is enhanced from meeting him in 1996. He unequivocally lived how he wanted to.
My sincerest sympathies and prayers with Paris’s passing. I got to know him in Indianapolis and know how much he loved his family. He was a loving and kind soul.
DIVA WAS A FORMER MISS GAY QUINCY FOROMER. WE PREFORMED IN MANY SHOWS TOGETHER. HEARING ABOUT HIS PASSING MAKES ME VERY SAD. RIH MISS GAY QUINCY
Prayers David rest in peace honer to have known you and Rip