Herbert O. “Herb / Herbie” Paul (11/30/1935 – 04/26/2026) has began the last chapter of his eternal life after a 4-year battle with dementia. Herb began his eternal life in 1962, and has been a good and faithful servant since, first as member, later as Deacon at Fellowship Baptist Church in Fairfax, VA. After moving back to WV, Herb served as a member, bus driver, Teen Youth Leader, and Deacon at Faith Baptist Church Missionary at Trace Fork. He later joined Faith Missionary Baptist Church, St. Albans, and continued his service as a member, bus driver, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, and Honorary Deacon. Herb loved serving our Lord and always had a special place in his heart for youth ministry.
Born on Coal Mountain (St. Albans, WV), he moved to Fairfax, VA in 1960, and began his working career as a substitute Letter Carrier with the Fairfax Post Office. During this time, Herb also worked as a mechanic and attended and graduated Barber School. After several years, he transferred to the St. Albans Post Office as a full time Letter Carrier, later adding on the responsibility of being a NALC Union Steward. After retirement, he became a Real Estate Agent with ERA Realty. Herb finally traded working for full time retirement, enjoying his lifetime membership with the Nitro Car Club, working on and driving his antique cars (especially “Baby”, his favorite), and going to car shows. He looked forward to going on yard-selling road trips with Timbo, his “partner in crime”, and spending time with his daughters, grandkids, and his 2 cats, Alfredo and GG.
Herb was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Linda Steel Paul; mother, Dosha Shepherd Paul; father, Herbert H. Paul; brothers, Clifford “Bill” Paul, and Ernest “Buzzy” Paul; and sister, Elizabeth “Sis/Liz” Paul. He is survived by his daughters, Lynn Smith (Tim Roberts), and Retta Hyatt; grandchildren, Mark “Steven” Smith, Jr., Shannon Dick (Lauren), Stepfanie Hyatt, Victoria “Tori” Riggs (Todd), Jacoby Patterson, and Ivan Hyatt; great-granddaughter, Nora Riggs; many nieces and nephews, and special friend, Michael Workman.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, 04/30/2026, at 2:00pm, at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, St. Albans with Pastor Mike Hager officiating. Family visitation at 1:00pm, and open visitation at 1:30pm. Burial will follow at Hudson Cemetery, Alum Creek, WV.
A special thank you to Herb’s Hospice workers, staff at Celebration Villa, WV Restaurant Management, Ray and Shannon Danberry with St. Albans Flea Market, and Jackie Blankenship and Donald Smith for their help and support during this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial donation in Herb’s name to the Faith Missionary Baptist Church Youth Group, 701 MacCorkle Avenue, St. Albans, WV, 25177. Donations will be used for the youth trip to The Wilds Christian Camp in Brevard, NC. Any remaining funds will be applied to other needs of the youth ministry.