Ernest Ray Pauley, 88, of Dunbar went home to the Lord Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.
He was a WWII Army Veteran. He worked as a butcher for Gunnoe’s Country Sausage and later was the owner of Pauley’s Grocery in Charleston. Ernest was a member and also one of the founders of Mountain Heights Church in South Charleston where he served as a Sunday School Superintendent, deacon and Sunday School teacher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Lola Bell Pauley; great grandsons, Jaykob Carter and Jonathan Michael Moles; three sisters and one brother.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary; daughters, Sharon (Mike) Moles, Deborah (Jim) Elzey, Cathy Pauley and Rhonda (Mark) Hunt; son, Steve (Mary) Pauley; sisters, Joyce Griffith and Linda Bailey; 11 Grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12th, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Benny Pauley and Walter Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park with military graveside rites conducted by the St. Albans VFW Post 6418 and the American Legion Post 73. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
We are so sorry for the loss of Mr. Pauley. We remember him as a God fearing, nice man. Our condolences to the entire family.
To Sharon, Steve, Debbie, Cathy, and Rhonda; It is with deep and abiding sadness that I hear of your Dad’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolence. Ernest was a very positive influence in my life. Many times I have used him as the Christian standard in my life. I knew him in the community and in Mountain Heights Church. He dearly loved his family and often lifted them up in prayer publicly. His humble demeanor helped to bring me down to where I needed to walk when through my life I would start to esteem myself too highly. I believe my life is fuller to have known him, and I look forward to seeing him again in Heaven.
We are so saddened to hear of Mr. Pauley’s passing. However, we are left with smiles on our faces and in our hearts as we fondly remember coming to his store. He was always so friendly to everyone he met. There shall never be another Mr. Pauley.
Amanda and Jordan. I am sad to see that your grandpa has passed away. You were very close to him, and you have many fond, fun memories. Let these memories lift your heart. Know that he enjoyed his time with you and Jordan. Know, too he loved the Lord, know more than anything, you will see him again. Love and praying for you and your family. Johnnie Ann. ??
Dear family,
I am so sorry to hear of uncle Ernest’s passing. But we all know he’s gone to heaven to be with our Lord. We will miss him greatly. Keeping you in my prayers.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers are lifted up for your family.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Keeping you in my prayers
I love you, my amazing Papaw. Keep the angels in line, and save a seat for me.