Wade Hampton Paul, 80, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the home of his daughter.
He was born February 15, 1933 in Anson County, a son of the late William Isom Paul and Sarah Williams Paul. He was retired from Burlington Industries in Rockingham with 25 years of service and he and his late wife, Lena enjoyed spending time at the Rockingham Flea Market.
Surviving are his daughters, Teresa Dolak and Juanita Lear both of Lilesville; his grandchildren, Lori Dennis of Albemarle, Gary Lear of Polkton, Fretia Flinchum of Rockingham and Tanuya Boatwright of Lilesville; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bobby Paul of Wadesboro; and his sisters-in-law, Matilda Paul of Wadesboro and Pauline Deese of Lilesville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Lena Miller Paul on February 7, 2013 and by his brothers and sister, Phillip, Luther, Shorty, Linwood and Florence Paul.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home, Wadesboro. Interment will follow in Lilesville Cemetery.
The family will greet friends Tuesday one hour prior to the service and other times at the home of his daughter.
Memorials may be made to Reid Heart Center, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, P.O. Box 3000, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.leavittfuneralhomewadesboro.com