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A lifelong resident of Flowery Branch, Paul was a longtime member of Mt. Salem Baptist Church.
He is survived by his brother J. Gary Meggs (Lori), sister Susan Meggs Tanner (Lawrence), niece Melissa Tingle-Strawn (Charles), nephew Zachary Thomas Tanner, and grand-nieces Madeleine and Kerrigan Tingle. He is also survived by his daughter LeAnne Meggs Irlik (Tony) and granddaughter Emryn Mirabella Irlik.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Salem Baptist Church in Flowery Branch, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mount Salem Baptist Church of Flowery Branch.
Those wishing to leave condolences may do so at hillsidechapelfuneralhome.com
Hillside Chapel Funeral Home and Cremations Services, 1190 McEver Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 are in charge of the of the arrangements.
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Hillside Funeral Home
October 28, 2025
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