William Howard Paul

William Howard Paul, age 79, of the Lot Mud Creek community passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Nora Paul; brothers, Dan Paul, Daniel Harrison Paul; sister, Barbara Booth; sister-in-law, Mildred Paul; and brother-in-law, Frank Thomas.
Howard is survived by his wife, Shirley Paul; sons, Timothy Lawson, Mike Paul and David Paul; daughter, Lisa Blakley; sister, Drucilla Thomas; sister-in-law, Jackie Paul; brother-in-law, Richard Booth; grandchildren, Kelly Lawson, Jonathan Lawson and wife Hayoung, Jon Estep, Bruce Brimm, Emilee Blakley, and Ariel Paul; great-grandchildren, Kayla Drum and husband Ronnie, Racheal Gibson, John Lawson, Ava Estep and Jaycee Estep; and many other family and friends to mourn his passing.
Howard was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was a simple, hard-working man who loved his family and will be greatly missed in the community.
Funeral service was Saturday, July 6, at the Llewellyn Funeral Home Chapel in Jellico with Rev. Ronnie Rose officiating.
Interment with full military honors provided by the Jellico Honor Guard followed in the Lot Cemetery.
The Llewellyn Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.