Paul Washington Presley
August 26, 1931 ~ November 20, 2015
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Paul Washington Presley, 84, of Arden, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 20, 2015.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Anthony "Hutch" Littleton Presley and Eleanor Mallory Presley. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Rick and Mike Presley; five brothers, Roy, Harry, John, Charles and Ralph Presley; one sister, Margaret Presley James and one granddaughter, April White.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Allene Ingle Presley; two daughters, Joyce White and Donna Lance and her husband, Cliff, as well as six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Paul proudly served his country as a member of the US Air Force for 4 years, stationed mostly in England. He retired from Ball Brothers after 35 years of service. He loved Southern Gospel music and sang bass in various groups throughout his life.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 22, 2015 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian and will be officiated by Reverend Stacey Harris. Interment will follow at Calvary Churchyard. The family will receive friends from 1:30-3:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial donations may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813 (www.carepartnersfoundation.org).
My deepest sympathy with love and prayers in the coming days.
My Dad worked with Paul at Ball Brothers for many years and thought a lot of Paul. Your family is in our prayers during this sad time. The Moss Family
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May comfort you as only he can in this difficult time.
I am sorry my health doesn’t leave me able to join you today. I am very sorry for our loss, but Papa Paul is in no more pain. I love each and every one of you. My prayers are with you! I hope to see you soon. God’s blessings to you all until I can see you again. I will miss you Papa Paul.
My Condolence to my Presley cousins !! I am Ethel’s oldest son Billy Corn and Paul was my Mentor and I joined the U S Air Force due to his influence and spent 22 1/2 yrs !! I Loved all of Uncle Hutch’s sons and they all kinda adopted Pa Walts Family when he passed Early 40’s especially Fred who was teenager and my Big Brother ! LOVE TO FAMILY , MSGT William C. Corn USAF/ RET
Allene, so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and the famil
Donna and family ~ My heartfelt thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to you and your family in the passing of your Father. I am so very sorry for your loss and can relate to what you are going thru, having walked this same road almost 13 years ago. May God’s grace sustain each of you in these days and weeks ahead! In His Love, Alton
Those sowing seed with tears will reap with a joyful shout.’? (Psalm 126:5) May God provide you and your family with peace, comfort and (eventually joy) during this difficult time. The Bible shares a wonderful resurrection hope for future. I pray that you find comfort in the wonderful promises of John 5:28, 29 and Acts 24:15.