Paul Francis Dula Jr

He was born January 31, 1975 to Paul Francis and Gwendolyn Gail Dula, Sr. Mr. Dula was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dock and Margaret Moore, Kay Dula, Andrew Harshaw, James Moore, Elizabeth Bowers, Alma Dula, Stevie Moore, J.C. Dula, Hart Dula, Elizabeth Reed and great grandmother, Florence Felder.

Mr. Dula is survived by his father and mother, Paul Francis and Gwendolyn Gail Dula, Jr.; son, Tyrese Dula; special friend, Renita Ferguson; special daughter, Jada, three brothers, Paul Patterson, Orlando Dula, Kenneth Dula, and Brian Harper all of Lenoir, NC; four sisters, Betina Harshaw, Anita Dula, Keisha Beaver and husband, Chad of Hudson, NC, and Brenda Harper; six aunts, Annie Harper, Linda Anderson, Lula Staples, Jayae Smith, Francene Shell, Normanese Horton, Drew Harshaw; two uncles, Tony Harshaw and Jack Corpening, all of Lenoir, NC; one great uncle, Eugene Horton; one great aunt, Allene Horton; and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Paul, Jr. attended West Caldwell High School and worked at Thomasville Furniture.

A funeral service for Mr. Dula will be held, Thursday, March 17, 2011 at First Church of God at 2:00 pm with Dr. Venoy E. Pearson, Pastor officiating. Burial will follow the service at Harpertown Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Pendry’s Funeral Home, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Memorials may be made to 352 North Fairview Drive, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Online condolences may be placed at www.pendrysfuneralhome .com

Pendry’s Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Paul Dula, Jr. family.