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1938
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2019
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Charles Pauley Obituary
He was the son of the late Earl and Elsie Pauley. Upon his mother's death during childbirth, he was raised by the late Kelly and Opal Smith. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Argiro "Ruby" Pauley; three sisters, Betty Nida, Corrine Brumfield, Doris Miller; and three brothers, Bill Pauley, Lawrence Pauley and Roger Pauley. He was a 1956 graduate of Hamlin High School and retired from the U.S Air Force after 20 years of service. He was a member of Hamlin Baptist Church and he also attended Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek.
He is survived by his three children, Charles Pauley Jr., Karen Pauley and Keith Pauley; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dovetta White, Bonnie Wise; and two brothers, Kenneth Jim Smith and Danny Pauley.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, December 16, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va., with Pastor Frankie Chapman, Pastor Jim Caldwell and Pastor David Burch officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memory Gardens, Hamlin, with Military Graveside Rites. Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral service.
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Jerry McComas
August 26, 2020
I was a classmate of Pete's, HHS 1956. Pete, many fond memories, rest in peace.
He enjoyed fishing
Lisa Pauley
December 14, 2019
Pete and Elizabeth on the Lake
Lisa Pauley
December 14, 2019
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to the family of Pete Pauley.Pete and his late wife Ruby were wonderful friends to us for 35 years.We were blessed to have such a person in our lives.I will be forever greatful to Pete for many things one of which this past summer I had to start using wheelchair I had no access outside my home Pete seen friend in need and just came to my home built a wheelchair ramp for me just one example of what a kind,careing,Good hearted person he was.Pete was there for myself and my mother he will be so much missed.
Connie Bowling
December 13, 2019
My sympathies go the family of Pete Pauley. He was a wonderful person and we enjoyed his company at St. John's Orthodox Church and his dedication to his wife, Ruby who we adored. He will be sorely missed by all of us. May his memory be eternal.
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