Paul C. Close, age 87, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 6, 2021.
Paul was born in Temperance Hall, TN (DeKalb Co.) on February 9, 1934, to his parents Tommy and Ova Taylor Close.
Paul lived a rich and full life and was loved by all who knew him.
He retired from Potter and Transcon Freight Lines. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Union. He loved his job and enjoyed meeting people during his career and carried on the stories of people he met throughout his life. Paul enjoyed spending time with his beloved family during his retirement.
Survivors include wife Myla Gannon Close; children: Patricia (Eric) Jackson, Brent (Nancy) Close, Lori (Wesley) Ligon; grandchildren: Stephanie (Ross) Keisling, Matthew Williams, Cortnie (Bobby) Cordell, Joey Close, Ashley (Mike) Williams, Kaleigh (Seth) Sabin, McKenna Ligon; and ten great-grandchildren.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Sue Patterson Close; and brothers, Edwin and Shirley Owen Close.
Visitation will be at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, 5852 Nolensville Road on Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. On Friday, December 10, 2021, there will be a one-hour visitation at 9:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Pallbearers: Matthew Williams, Joey Close, Ross Keisling, Mike Williams, Bobby Cordell, Seth Sabin, Eric Jackson, and Wesley Ligon. Interment will be in Smithville at the Whorton Springs Cemetery, at 12:30 p.m., 117 McMinnville Highway, Smithville, TN.
Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, 615-331-1952.
