Paul was born on November 30, 1933 in Paducah to Paul B. and Gertie Wilkins Anderson. He married the love of his life, Norma Jean Goin Anderson on May 8, 1952. Paul was an active member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church where he was a deacon for over 50 years, a door greeter and also helped with filling Christmas boxes. He was a volunteer fire fighter with the Lone Oak Fire Department. He never met a stranger and was a friend to all he met. Paul enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling but his favorite hobby was going to every yard sale and flea market he could find.
Paul is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean Anderson; two sons, Steven Anderson of Santa Rosa, California, David Wayne Anderson of Paducah; one sister, Patricia Hammonds of Paducah; one brother, Jerry Lee Anderson (Sherri) of Paducah; one grandson, Eric Anderson of Clearwater, California.
He was preceded in death by an infant brother and his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Lone Oak First Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Martin and Dr. Dan Summerlin officiating. Burial will follow the service at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Lone Oak First Baptist Church from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Lone Oak First Baptist Church Building Fund. 3601 Lone Oak Road Paducah, KY 42003.
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