Paul Pattie Stephenson, Jr., age 75 of Knoxville, passed away at Fort Sanders Hospital in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Paul was born on June 19, 1946 in Bellevue, KY. The family later moved to Knoxville, TN, where he attended Alice Bell Elementary and was a 1964 graduate of Holston High School. Paul served in the U.S. Army for two years. He attended the University of Tennessee and worked in the office supply business. For many years, he also served as caregiver to his parents.
An outgoing person, Paul loved to tell stories. He also enjoyed visiting with friends and family, and taking his nephews and nieces out for movies, Krystal burgers, and Disney on Ice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and Paul Stephenson, Sr. and brother-in-law, Owen Hornby.
He is survived by his sisters, Gail Hornby, Linda Beeler (Gary), Pam Noseworthy (Rick); nephews, John, Michael, David Hornby, Scott Beeler, Eric Noseworthy; nieces, Jenny Kilgore and Molly Manis.
Friends are welcome to drop by McCarty Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, Thursday, October 28, 2021 between the hours of 2:00pm until 5:00pm for a call at convenience. Family and friends will meet Friday, October 29, 2021 at Eastview Memorial Gardens, 1320 Andrew Johnson Hwy, Strawberry Plains for an 11:00am Graveside Service officiated by Rev. Richie Hayes. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Washington Pike United Methodist Church, 2241 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN 37917. The family invites friends to share fond memories and sign the online guestbook at www.mccartyevergreen.com.
