Claude Donald (Don) Pauley, 88, of Sumerco, WV, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at home.
He retired from Libby Owens Ford Glass Company.
Don loved attending church and playing his mandolin and bass guitar. It was once said that you must play an instrument or sing before you could marry one of his daughters. Don never met a stranger, and he loved telling the same jokes and stories over and over to everyone he met. He loved to sit on his porch on top of Sumerco Mountain and watch the cars go by.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, David (Davey) Pauley and granddaughter, Elizabeth Pauley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Bertie L. McCormick Pauley; sons, David Pauley of Beckley, WV, Keith Pauley of Sissonville, WV; daughters, Brenda (Roger) Satterfield of Nitro, WV, Darlene (Dana) Hoffman of Alum Creek, WV, Annette (Barry) Wheeler of Sumerco, WV and Becky (Eddie) Allen of Galion, OH; 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and one on the way, and 2 great great grandchildren. “Papaw Don” wanted to hold every child on his lap, and they didn’t escape without him scaring them with his false teeth.
Special thanks to Pat Perks, McKenzie Pauley, Tonya Justice, Karen Matoy, Pam Dunlap, and special caregiver Shawna Barton for all their help in times of need. The family would also like to thank Kindred at Home, Dignity Hospice & Home Health, and the staff of LCOC.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday July 1 at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar with Pastors Dwight McClure and Craig Gillenwater officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a food bank of your choice.
Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, has been caring for families since 1950.
Darlene and family so sorry for your loss, you all will be in our prayers.
We are so sorry about Don. We have shared many wonderful times with Don and Bertie in church. They are very special people we hold dear. Don will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers and love are with Bertie and the family.
Such a beautiful soul.. Don and Bertie are the wisdom and life I strive to be. God bless you Bertie. Mom and I were just talking about what wonderful people you are. He is singing in Heaven waiting on his beautiful wife. Love those two so, so much. xxxx to all the family.
We are so sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. He & his wife are great people & he will be missed. May the Lord comfort the family & friends of his. We love you & praying for the family.