Gilbert Pauley, 91, of Ridgeview, WV went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by family after a short illness.
He was born in Fork Creek, WV, son of the late Jess & Esta Pauley. He was a member of Dartmont Freewill Baptist. He retired from Valley Camp Coal Company and was a member of Laborer’s Local 1353 and UMWA Local 340.
Gilbert loved to hunt, garden, and can things from that garden. He was famous for his Sunday biscuits and cornbread.
He was preceded in death by is wife, Mabel Pauley; brothers, Freeman Pauley, Raymond Pauley, and Delbert Pauley; sister, Trilby Williams.
Survivors include his sons, Gary (Nada) Pauley and Keith (Tracia) Pauley; daughter, Patricia McAdams; 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends whom he loved dearly.
Funeral services will be 11:00am, Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Gibson officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Pine Grove, WV.
My canning buddy you will be missed best kraut maker ever.He would work you like a borrowed mule lol .You could never keep up with him we used several methods of chopping .The last time was using machetes I chopped until my arm were numb prayers and all my love to him and my family .Fly high.
If u knew Gilbert you were like family Just want to say I loved him and his family and he will be greatly missed. Peggy Mullins and family.