Paul Ray Seals

Paul was born at home on December 2nd, 1942, in Claiborne County, Tennessee, to his parents, Nancy “Nan” Seals and Clark Seals. He was saved at an early age at Grissom Island Missionary Baptist Church and was ordained as a deacon at Seals Branch Missionary Baptist Church. He was a devoted member and deacon at Lone Hill Church. He was married at the age of 20, on March 9th, 1963, to his other half and faithful wife, Rita Nadine Seals. Anyone that knew Paul knew that he was a hard worker; he could never stay still for long, even in his last moments on earth. He was a wonderful farmer and a skilled car body man. In his free time, he enjoyed restoring old cars, building birdhouses and cabinets, going to the flea market, spending time with his family, and staying at home watching westerns or going places with his wife. He was a loving and faithful husband and wonderful father and grandfather. Those who knew him will remember him for his strong work ethic, his faith in the lord, his creativity, his funny stories, and his deep love for his wife and family. He was a wonderful man who will be missed dearly by all who knew him and will be welcomed with open arms in heaven by his loved ones.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Nancy “Nan” and Clark Seals; brothers, Ellis, Tom, Chester “Smokey”, Ray, and Sam Seals; Sisters, Jean Goins and Velve Bunch; and grandson, Tony Curtis Seals.

He is survived by his wife Rita Nadine Seals; son Tony Ray Seals (Sharon); grandchildren Robbie, Cody, and Haley Seals; great grandchildren Allison, Melody, and Axel Curtis Seals; as well as other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Funeral service will be on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM with interment to follow at Reece Cemetery on Tower Road in Tazewell.