Paul Mahan Wyman

While gone from this earth, Paul has left his mark on a family he adored. His wife Lisa Porter Wyman and son Philip Mahan Wyman will mourn his passing as will his mother, JoAnn Wyman, Sisters, Julie Blakeley and her husband Russell of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; Nancy Furney of Dallas, Texas; Leigh Anne Buis and her husband Gary of Dallas, Texas and Laurie Hitzelberger and her husband Jim of Dallas, Texas.

Paul also left a profound effect on many nieces and nephews and their children. Emily and Kyle Focht and their children Ava and Scarlett, Elizabeth and Travis Hall and their children Brooks and Aiden, William Furney, Jonathan Furney, Jenni and Phil Wright and their children Millie, Miles, River and Abel, Josh Buis and his wife Lindsey and their children Sam and Violet, Brandon Norton and his wife Leslie, and Heather Norton celebrate his life, his humor and his love of the Lord.

When he left us he was at once in the presence of his beloved father, Bert Mahan Wyman and his precious daughter Lilliana JoAnn Wyman. We know it was a great reunion.

Paul loved so well. This was demonstrated in the life he lived and the joy he gave so freely to so many. First and foremost, he wanted you to know he loved the Lord and if you ever spent more than a moment in his presence, you knew how much he loved his family. With all of his heart and all of his being he loved them. He knew how to meet us all where we were, yet share his wisdom and grace in a way we could all consume. It became part of us and nourished us to grow into the best version of ourselves.

He also loved Tennessee where he and Lisa had a home in the country. He would spend time on the tractor, walk among the trees, watch the wildlife and revel in God's creation. It was in Chapmansboro, Tennessee, where Paul lost his life in a tragic accident doing what he loved in the place where he was most at peace.

If you were to open Paul's bible you would find it covered with notes and prayers for those in his life. As his family spent time looking through Paul's handwritten notations, they were struck by a note Paul made in Ruth Chapter 1. It read, "If you find yourself in the flow of what God is doing, get yourself into position." That was Paul. Searching for the flow, seeking the Lord, loving his family and friends and getting ready for what the Lord had in store. No one could have ever have known where that would lead.

We would like to thank Sergeant Brant Holt who spent time with Paul after the accident. As he worked to comfort Paul, he found himself comforted by Paul. We pray for him in the days and weeks to come. When word got out that Paul was a part of the law enforcement family, he was immediately surrounded by an honor guard including the Cheatham County Sheriff and the Ashland City Police Chief. What a blessing to know the care with which he was treated and the respect shown for his service. We also thank the Life Flight crew from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the entire Cheatham County Sheriff's Department, Cheatham County EMS and the Ashland City Police Department. They were moved by Paul's countenance and we are, likewise, moved by their sincere efforts.

To honor Paul's life we would ask memorials be made to Harmony Home.

Visitation will be at Frank Wilson Funeral Home, 4635 Oakwood, Friday, June 24 from 5pm - 7pm. Services at First Odessa, 709 North Lee, on Saturday, June 25 at 2pm with graveside following at Sunset Memorial Gardens 6801 E Hwy 80.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.frankwwilson.com for the Wyman family.