James Paul Donnelly

Died peacefully after suffering with cancer.

Preceded in death by grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John L. Donnelly Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Whitehead; parents, Skipper and Rita Donnelly; sisters Kay Donnelly Swinehart, and Lolo Donnelly Hobbs. Survived by children Dennis and Anna Donnelly; brothers and sisters Bubba (Chris) Donnelly, Steve Donnelly, Mike Donnelly, Mary Lynn Donnelly, Rita Ann Donnelly Holiman, and Denise (Alan) Beaty; nieces and nephews Genie (Scott) Kastrup, Melissa (David) Vintson, Jay (Kelli) Donnelly, Ryan (Erin) Donnelly, Sidney Garmon, Tim (Courtney) Reilly, Hannah Donnelly, Jessica (Whit) Gorham, Whitney (Keith) Holt, Will Donnelly, Drew Donnelly, Erin (Patrick) Kelly, John Beaty, and Luke Beaty; his best buds, Brayden Dunn, Kaylynn Vintson, and Amelia Kastrup; and Gena Donnelly

. Paul's children were his pride and joy. He was proud of their many accomplishments. He was an avid boater and Tennessee Titans fan. He loved spending time on the farm caring for and riding horses. Paul will be remembered for his sense of humor and how he always put a smile on everyone's face.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Henry Catholic Church on Friday, June 12, at 11 a.m. Due to COVID-19, all attending mass must wear a facial covering throughout the mass. Anyone who is not feeling well, has been exposed to COVID-19, has a compromised immune system or currently has a fever is asked to please refrain from attending. Private burial at Harpeth Hills Cemetery. Rick Pride, Eli Pride, Jim McCall, Blake Hamilton, Henry Singer, David Vintson, Brayden Dunn and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Donations may be made to Saddle Up, 41549 Old Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37069 and Alive Hospice, 1710 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203., St. Cecilia Academy 4210 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205 or Father Ryan High School 700 Norwood Dr, Nashville, TN 37204