Ralph T. Pauley, 71 of Sod, died Thursday, May 3, 2001 at home after a long illness.
He was a member and former president of Painters Local #970 with 37 years, a member and former trustee of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod, a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #71 and was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Betty Pauley.
He is survived by his: Wife of 45 years: Marsha; 2 Daughters and Son-in-law: Elynn Wood of Denver, CO; Jill and Dana Snyder of Griffithsville, WV; 3 Sons and Daughter-in-law: Christopher Ralph, Joey Dell and Orla, James Scott all of Sod, WV; 5 Grandchildren: Luke Wood, Suzanne Blount, Jett Pauley, Colton Snyder, Annie Grace Pauley 3 Sisters: Vivian Pauley and June Dunlap both of Teays Valley, WV; Margurite Adams of Sod, WV; 1 Brother: Lyle Pauley of Salem, VA; Loving Caregiver: Jean Dillon.
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Sunday, May 6, 2001 at 2 PM with Pastor Phil Suiter and Pastor Chester Bird officiating. Burial with Military Graveside Rites given by the Alum Creek VFW Post #4768 will be held at Pauley Cemetery, Joe’s Creek. Friends may call on Saturday, May 5, 2001 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.