Paul Vernon Gumm

Paul Vernon Gumm obituary, Maryville, TN

Paul Vernon Gumm

Paul Gumm Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller Funeral Home on Feb. 24, 2024.
Paul Vernon Gumm, age 89, of Maryville, TN passed peacefully at home on February 23, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents Robert & Gladys Gumm, wife Trula, son Paul David,sisters-in-law Bobbie Mayfield & Ruby Quillen, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Earl & Lula McMahan, brother-in-law Claude Purkey, and niece Cheryl Purkey.
He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Kevin & Stephanie Gumm and Timothy & Candus (Claiborne) Gumm. Grandchildren Dylan (Kelsey) Gumm, Megan Gumm, Elijah Gumm, and Abigail (Stephen) Glann. Great Grandchildren Payton, Charlotte, & Finnegan Gumm and Olivia Gumm. Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law Paul & Belinda Purkey. Nephew and Niece Mark (Sheila) McMahan, and Cindy (Eddie) Zayas-Bazan.
Special thanks to Professional Case Management for providing care in recent years. Extra special thanks to Tracey Holder for the care and independence she has provided Vernon through the years.
Miller Funeral Home will handle final arrangements. Interment and graveside service at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on Tuesday at 11:00am. Justin Phillips of Grace Connection Fellowship International (Greenback, TN) officiating.

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