Paul John Pavlis

PAUL JOHN PAVLIS, 95, of Huntington, W.Va., died Monday July 3, 2023, in Legacy of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church 11th Ave. and 7th St., with Father Mark Elliott officiating. The burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. Paul was born March 18, 1928, in Logan, W.Va. He was the youngest son of Greek immigrants, the late John Paul and Fotini (Petrou) Pavlis. Paul was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean War and he retired from Swedish Match, formerly Pinkerton Tobacco. Paul was a dedicated and life-long member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, where he and his wife spent countless hours worshiping and working. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge 53 AF&AM, Scottish Rites and the Knights of Columbus. Paul was a musician and played the saxophone in local bands during his young adulthood. He enjoyed collecting antique cut glass, knives, antique cars and never missed Lawrence Welk. He was a master at fixing discarded treasures and always enjoyed a good joke. He is preceded in death by one sister, Despina Tremoulis, and two brothers, Jim and Nick Pavlis. Survivors include his devoted wife of 60 years, Dorothy Jane Robson Pavlis, and two daughters, Lisa (Greg) Webb and Janie Pavlis. Paul was blessed with six grandchildren, Jordan Brooks Provenzano, Lakin Paul Brooks, Marena Cooney, Ryan Webb, Patrick Webb and Tristan Webb. He was also able to meet and enjoy one great -granddaughter, Aspen June Provenzano. His family was blessed to have him for 95 years and will miss him terribly. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 701 11th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701. The family will receive visitors at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the church, immediately before the funeral service. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.