George Paul Kerley was born on December 29, 1917 to William and Arva Selby Kerley in Pikeville, TN. He passed away on May 8, 2018. Paul was a member of the Daysville Church of Christ. He loved working when he could, gardening, and farming.

He is survived by sons, Ronald Kerley and Dallas Kerley; and daughter Karen Reed. Paul is loved by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Arva Selby Kerley; wife, Mary Pauline Kerley; son, Donnie Kerley; grandsons, Steven Kerley and Brent Swallows; and siblings, Oscar Kerley, Carl Kerley, Theodore Kerley, Dora Wood, Lilly Davis, Malinda Brown, Pinah Tanner, and Ida Brown.

Family will receive friends on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service for Paul will also be held following visitation with Dennis Lovell and Larry McDuffy officiating. He will be laid to rest in Big Lick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of George Paul Kerley to Avalon Hospice 645 S. Main St. Crossville, TN 38555.