Michael Leigh Pauley, 68, of South Charleston, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born September 15, 1950, at Staats Hospital on the elevator. His mother shared with him that life would always be full of ups and downs.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Steve and Cleo Pauley, father-in-law JR Stewart, mother-in-law, Anna Lee Stewart, sister Diana Curry, brothers-in-law Larry King and Danny Stewart.
Mike was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Garrett’s Bend, WV, where he served as song leader, choir director and Sunday school teacher. He retired from Clearon Corporation. Mike served in the U. S. Army First Infantry stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was an avid classic car enthusiast and was known for his red and white 1957 Chevrolet. He is loved and missed by many.
Mike is survived by his wife of 43 years, Drema Pauley, daughter Erica (Jason) Sampson of Charleston, son Jody (Beth) Pauley of Dunbar, grandchildren Jack Pauley and Elias Sampson, sister Patty King of Sod, brother Steve (Gloria) Pauley of Scranton, PA, a host of nephews and nieces, and special extended family Tim and Dinah McCallister of South Charleston, Cyrena, Matt, Ranger and Tennessee Parsons of Sod, Casey, Mike and Daniel Patick of Huntington, his Church Family and Car Show Friends.
Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with his son Pastor Jody Pauley, Pastor Homer Hensley, Mark Ruby and Jacob Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston, WV, with Military Graveside Rites. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Gwendolyn Fonebi, Fifi, the staff at the CAMC Cancer Center, Nurses and Hospitalists on 4C at CAMC General Hospital and Kanawha Hospice for their loving care and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Elizabeth Baptist Church, 1532 Garrett’s Bend Road, Sod, WV 25564 or HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Boulevard West, Charleston, WV 25387.
Dreama, Erica and family,
My heart broke when my Dad told me he had passed. He was such a nice man and always so kind to me! He took Erica and I out for a ride in that 1957 Chevy. I’m heartbroken that I missed the funeral. I didn’t hear about his passing until Monday. “TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD” We will see him again. We are all just on different time schedules. May God give you ALL the grace, peace that passes understanding and rest you need during this time. He definitely left a lovely footprint upon my heart and isn’t that what we all strive for! Much love to you all! Lucy (Barker)
Drema and family so sorry for your great loss our thoughts and prayers coming your way.
Dean &Vickie Miles
It’s beaver I found out today about Mike I hope you all had a good time with him I will miss mike me and Lisa he was a good man and friend
Jody and family. We will miss Mike and the fun at the car shows. He is in a better place. Condolences to you and the whole family. We didn’t get to see you when we were there yesterday evening, but we are thinking of you.
to mike’s family, so sorry for your loss. we went to a lot of car shows with mike. you will be in our prayers.
Mike was a great guy! I went to school with him. He always took time to smile and say hi. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mike was a fine man sorry to hear of his passing we were very good friends growing up attending Elizabeth Baptist Church, my dad was paster at the time I had many good times remembering growing up in GarrettBend. Mike was a very good man, prayers for the family!
I am so saddened by Mikes death. Mike always made everybody feel important and liked. To Drema and the kids, Mike has accomplished what he has worked for, at home in Heaven.
My condolences to the family. I saw Mike a couple years ago when he was caring for the Pauley Cemetery at Joes Creek. Our family shares your loss of a fine man.
sadden to hear about my dear friend Mike you will be greatly missed praying for you Joey and family
So sad. Prayers for all of family and love ones.
Good friends from our younger years, I will always remember the good times. Blessed thoughts to family and friends. Remember the good times.
We are coming in from North Carolina on Sunday. So so sad to hear but praise God Michael Lee is in a better place. Love you all.