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Paul Strong Obituary

Elder Paul Everette Strong

March 1, 2025

Elder Paul Everette Strong went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2025 surrounded by his family.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill. A funeral service will follow with Elder Larry Miller and Brother Casey Skelton officiating. Brother Billy Jack Johnson will also share a few words. Music will be provided by Swatsell Family.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Church Hill Memory Gardens. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50. Pallbearers will be Steve Strong, Ken Thompson, Bill Skelton, Wes Verbal, David Roller, and Dennis Johnson.

To send condolences to the family, please visit www.cartertrent.com.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is serving the Strong family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News from Mar. 3 to Mar. 5, 2025.

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Mark Bradshaw

March 7, 2025

Betty and family, I am so sorry to hear about brother Paul and that I missed the services. We are praying for you all! Love always Mark and Jennifer Bradshaw

Joyce Hernandez

March 6, 2025

Sympathy and Prayers (I'm the daughter of the late Kenneth Phillips and Betty Phillips. Mr. Strong and Daddy preached together years ago. - Joyce Phillips Hernandez

patsy winegar

March 5, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Scott & Debbie Maultbay Eaton

March 5, 2025

Paul was a great person and preacher. I knew him all my life. Heaven has gained a super warrior. Love Paul and Betty so much

Terry & Reta Mellons

March 5, 2025

Comfort Love & Prayers, Loving Memories of a fine preacher man, Love You Mrs. Betty. Reta (Phillips) Mellons

Marquise Hummer

March 5, 2025

Heaven has gained a God fearing man whom stood on solid ground while here on earth we will not see another like him. Rest in peace and may God watch over his loving family. Love and prayers. Marquise Hummer

Teresa Paulette Hurt

March 4, 2025

Blessed to have him as a dad. He was kind, funny, wise and a joy to be around..always.

Ronald Collier

March 4, 2025

Heaven has gained a great man and friend. Have enjoyed working with Paul these few years. Truly a man that loved God. Will be missed by Church and family.

Glenn Hutchens

March 4, 2025

I worked with Paul at the phone company for many years and he was a good friend of mine! He will be missed by many! Truly a blessing to all who knew him.Glenn and wife Doris Hutchens

Jimmy Strong

March 4, 2025

RIP Uncle Paul. Love and prayers to the rest of the family.

Thomas Smith

March 4, 2025

He performed me and Jeneen's church wedding. He was a great man of God.

Greg Calhoun

March 3, 2025

Going to miss him.i worked with him when I was just a kid at the phone company. I couldn't have had a better role model. REGARDS GREG CALHOUN.

Joey Verbal

March 3, 2025

A Godly man and a hood friend . He will be missed.

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