Rev. Paul Hembree, age 85, of La Follette

Rev. Paul Leon Hembree, age 85, of LaFollette passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was pastor of High Knob Baptist Church for over 45 years, a retired coal miner and former pastor of Clear Branch Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Kathy Fultz Hembree; parents, Cedrick & Rosetta Sheckles Hembree; sisters, Nettie Jean Murray, Joyce Harrell

Survivors

Sons: Roger & Kim Hembree
Bill & Jayna Hembree

Grandchildren: Lindsey (Daniel) Lawson, Brittany Hembree,
Hollie (Josh) Etters, Kayla (John) Davis
Great-grandchildren: J.J. Etters, Eli Lawson, Chad Davis, Kynslee Lawson,
Emma Smith, Grayson Etters, Colton Davis
Sister: Thelma McCulley

Services 8 PM Tuesday High Knob Baptist Church
Rev. Bill Braden & Bro. Phil Rutherford officiating
Family and friends will meet 12:30 Wednesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home and proceed to Powell Valley Cemetery for 1 PM Interment
Family will receive friends 5 PM to 8 PM Tuesday at High Knob Baptist Church
Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home.