April 11, 2022
Mr. Thomas Paul Close age 89 of Smithville, TN passed away Sunday night, April 10, 2022 at his home.
Mr. Paul Close was born on August 27, 1932 in Liberty, TN to his parents, the late Elmer & Alta Page Close. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruetta Kirby Close. 3 brothers, Ed, Hoyte & Odis Close. 5 sisters, Barbie Spencer, Opal Cantrell, Drusie Meyers, Jo Kania & Mary Damali. Mr. Paul worked for TRW (Ross Gear) for over 33 years before he retired and he was a lifelong farmer. He attended Mt. Herman Baptist Church and was a member of Snow Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Paul served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 2pm from the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Mike Gay and Bro. Jonathan Willoughby will be holding the service with burial to follow at DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, from 3pm-8pm & Wednesday, from 10am until the service time at 2pm.
Survivors include 2 Sons, Phillip (Sue) Close & Richard (Gina) Close all of Smithville, TN. 4 Grandchildren, Shayne (Kevin) Pitts of Knoxville, TN, Chris (Kelly) Close of Murfreesboro, TN, Caden Close & Conner Close both of Smithville, TN. 4 Great Grandchildren, Aaron Close & Hannah Close both of Murfreesboro, TN, Leah Pitts & Madeline Pitts both of Knoxville, TN. 2 Sisters, Margie (AW) Patterson of Mt. Juliet, TN & Doris Estes of Smithville, TN. Sister-in-law, Jo Puckett of Smithville, TN. Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins also survive.
Special thanks to Jimmie Kirby and Brandi Cantrell for helping take care of Mr. Paul for the last 8 months.
In addition to flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Mt. Herman Baptist Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements