James Ray Pauley, 87, of Alum Creek, WV, son of the late Talmadge and Mayme Pauley passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013, to join our Heavenly Father and the angels in Heaven where hurt and time no longer matter. He was an excellent provider, husband, father, grand and great-grandparent and friend whom was loved by all that knew him and he touched many lives. Loving him was a privilege but being loved by him was a blessing.
He lived a life devoted to Christ and worthy of the word he taught and loved so much. He brought a smile to every person he crossed. He was a farmer and retired from Local #970 painters union. He was a member of Alum Creek Church of Christ and a strong and loving influence to all our lives and will be sadly missed.
Ray was a member of the Front Porch Gang, which included Danner Green, Charlie Sigman, Olive Banks and with his passing leaving Opal Kitchen as the only living member. He was known throughout the community as the candy man.
He was preceded in death by his brothers: Steve, Edward, Paul, Troy and Bob; Sisters: Berniece, Barb, Olive and Susan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Elsie Pauley; children, Portia (Bob) Adkins, Deidra Pauley, Todd (Laura) Pauley and grandchidren, Heather (J.R.) Pauley, Kirstin, Erica, BreAnna and Gerrica, great-grandchildren, Kiara, Lil’ Paul, Kaleb Ray, Katie, Gerald Ray, Richard Todd and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and lots of life long friends.
Services will be 2:00pm, Thursday, August 29, 2013, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Ministers Joseph Watts and Charlie McKinney officiating.. Burial will follow at the Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Deidra, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family