Paul Shumaker

Paul Anderson Shumaker Sr., 91, of Granite Falls, died Jan. 3, 2017 after a period of declining health. Born May 20, 1925, in Lenoir, NC, he was a son of the late Rev. Thomas P. and Jessie Craig Shumaker. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1943-46 during World War II. After a brief career in life insurance, Paul worked in car sales and management until his retirement. An avid golfer, he was proud of his three holes-in-one. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Hazel Duncan Shumaker, of the home; two children from a previous marriage, Steve (Beverly) Shumaker and Reggie (Randy) Hefner, both of Hickory; four children, Shirley (Ron) Kiziah of Hudson, Sandra Shumaker of Granite Falls, Sherri (Hugh) Hollar of Evans, Georgia, and Paul Shumaker Jr. (Ann) of Raleigh; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by siblings Ruby Denton, Coy Shumaker, Juanita Shumaker, Thomas Shumaker, Alvina Fox and Catherine Shumaker; stepson, James Starbuck II; grandson, Aaron Kiziah; and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive family and friends at First Baptist Church of Granite Falls on Friday, Jan. 6, from 1-2 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery in Granite Falls, officiated by Dr. Robert B. Evans. Military Honors will be provided by the Caldwell County Veteran’s Honor Guard and the United States Navy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Granite Falls, 12 Crestview Street, Granite Falls, NC 28630. or to Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658. The family would like to express gratitude to Caregivers by Design for their loving service to Paul during his illness