Rev. Tony H. Pauley, 73, of Yawkey, at 9:30 AM Sunday Morning, February 29, 2004, in the CCU of Thomas Memorial Hospital, an angel from the throne of God slipped in the room and took him home as his family and friends wept at his departure, but rejoiced to know that he was finally home after all his labor on earth was done.
He was born March 12,1930, to the late Jack and Irene Pauley. He was raised by two loving parents, the late Arch and Anna Burton. He was preceded in death by one sister, Fanny Smith; two brothers, Earl and Everett Pauley.
He was retired from Brewer Sprinkler Co. with 50 years of service. He was presently Pastor of the Morrisvale Missionary Baptist Church, one of several area churches he has been a pastor at over the last 43 years.
He is survived by his dedicated and loving wife of 54 years, Mary; one daughter and her husband, Abigail and Charles “Buddy” McClure of Alkol, W V; four sons, Tony Jr. “Butch” and wife, Rhonda of St. Albans; Randy of Yawkey; Rex and wife, Ilean of Hurricane; Scotty and wife, Deanna of Yawkey; six grandchildren, Jamie, Chad, Jared, Marty, Melody, and Melissa; nine great grandchildren, Michele, Lexi, Payton, Lakynn, Brayden Maggie, Drew, Adam and Jill; sister, Alie Salmons of Hamlin; sister and brother-in-law, Jewel and Ralph Dawson of Yawkey; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Rev. Chester Bird, Rev. Paul Fulks, Rev. Gary Hall and Rev. Harlan Roberts. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home.