Paul Nathaneal O'Brien

Paul Nathaneal O'Brien obituary, Clinton, TN

Paul Nathaneal O'Brien

Paul O'Brien Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Inc. - Clinton on Nov. 17, 2025.

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Paul Nathaneal O'Brien of Heiskell, passed away on November 14, 2025 at the age of 53.
He entered this life on December 27, 1971 to Nina O'Brien. Paul worked for UCOR as a Laborer and belonged to Local Union 818.
He will be deeply missed by his companion of 25 years and wife, Tanya O'Brien; mother, Nina O'Brien Knight; son, Josh O'Brien; aunt, Patricia (Dan) McElwee and their daughter, Joy; mother-in-law, Kate Hooks; brothers-in-law, Tommy Hooks and Kenneth Hooks; his best friends that were always there for him and who Paul loved dearly, David Rosenbaum, Curtis Anderson, Wormy, and George McKinney.
His grandparents, William and Elma O'Brien preceded him in death.
Paul wished to be cremated and there will be no services at this time.
"Your death left a gaping hole in my life that I fill with the love we shared."
Holley Gamble Funeral Home is proud to be serving the O'Brien family. www.Holleygamble.com.
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