Pastor James W. Pauley

Pastor James W. Pauley obituary, Zanesville, OH

Pastor James W. Pauley

James Pauley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hillis Combs Funeral Home on Apr. 15, 2025.
Pastor James "Jim" W. Pauley, 81 of Zanesville, died peacefully at 8:04 PM, Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Friday, September 3, 1943, in Elkview, WV, the son of Charles E. Pauley and Lillian L. (Jarrett) Pauley. He married Sharon E. (Gray) Pauley on Tuesday, April 25, 1989.
Pastor Pauley was a graduate of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College in Ketucky and Midwest Baptist College in Michigan. He served many churches throughout the country during his years of pastoring God's word. He loved Legos and was considered a Lego Master.
Pastor Pauley is survived by his wife, Sharon of the home; six children, Jana (Dave) Denlis, James "Dirk" (Lisa) Pauley, Joshua (Margie) Pauley, Jill (Bill) Scheide, Joie Maples and Jan Kimble; his grandchildren, Michael (Deb) Denlis, Sean Denlis, Laiken (Patrick) Pauley-Shaner, Kyrie (Tyler) Peterson, Jordan Smith, Steven Smith, Anna (Brian) West, Billy Scheide, Allie (Jerek) Breeden, Rachel Maples, Katie Kimble, Justin (Kristin) Kimble and Joshua Kimble; numerous great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends including two special friends, Anna Caldwell and Staci (Ray) Wheeler.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six siblings.
In accordance with Pastor Pauley's wishes a caring cremation will take place. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com

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