Paul Staten

Paul Timothy Staten CHESAPEAKE - Paul Timothy Staten, 78, of the 2300 block of Tapscott Ave., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 24, 2009. A native of Keysville, Va., he was the son of the late Alonzo and Nannie Staten. He retired as a supervisor from the Norfolk Naval Supply Center where he was employed for more than 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a former member of the Prince Hall Masons Inc. Campbell Lodge No. 67. He was a member of the Gents of Providence Square Civic Organization. He was a faithful member of Chesapeake Christian Center for 14 years. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Delcia Bell Staten and a daughter, Paula L. Staten; two sisters, Juanita Williams of Chesapeake, and Bernice Wilson of Florida and Yvonne Kinlock of New York; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. Paul was very devoted to his family and was always willing to help anyone in any way he could. Paul never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. He was also known as the "Great Debater." A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, June 30, at noon in Chesapeake Christian Center, 300 Liberty St., Chesapeake. Dr. Marvin L. Duke will officiate. A viewing will be held Monday, June 29, at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty St., Chesapeake, from 2 to 7 p.m. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at www.pretlowandsons.com.