Paul Soesbee, Sr.

Canton - Paul Gilbert Soesbee, Sr., age 88, died Saturday, April 03, 2004 at V.A. Medical Center in Asheville.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and the son of the late Hubert L. and Mattie Bradley Soesbee. He was preceded in death two brothers, Adam and Vanice Soesbee and a sister, Decie Jenkins.

He was the former owner of Canton Hardware for over 40 years until his retirement and was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of American Legion Post #47 and VFW Post #5198. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II and received the European African, Asiatic Pacific, Good Conduct Victory World War II and American Theatre medals. He was discharged as Chief Motor Machinist and Chief Motor Machinist Mate.

In addition to his wife of 62 years, Bertie J. Soesbee of Canton, he is survived by a daughter Sheron Ann White and her husband, James Michael, of Chatanooga, TN; a son, Gilbert Soesbee, Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Newport, TN; two brothers, J. B. Soesbee of Waynesville and Wade Soesbee of Matthews, NC and a grandson, Ian Soesbee.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Home and Cremation Services with the Reverend Dr. Rick Gosnell officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Canton First Baptist Church, 74 Academy Street, Canton, NC 28716.

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