Paul W. Deering, Sr., age 93 of Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
He entered this life on November 9, 1927 in Luzerne, Ky. to the late James and Ella Eison Deering. He was retired from AT&T/Teletype, where he was a welder and machinist.
Paul was also a mason and former member of Lakeshore Baptist Church in Chicago, Ill. There, he served as a Sunday school director, teacher, deacon and training union director. He currently attended and enjoyed fellowship at Excell Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances “Pat” Deering. Survivors include his children, Paul Deering Jr., Glenn Deering, David Deering, Gregory Deering, Steven Deering, Patricia Fuller and Regina LaRocco; sister, Bonnie Shaw; 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and many fond nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 13 from 9 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. Following the visitation, a celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Rev. Terrell Marcom officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuenralHomes.com