James Thomas Paschall, 82, died on Sunday, August 4, 2013, at his home in Savannah, GA.
The funeral service will be held Friday, August 9, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Oxford, MS with Bishop Shawn Telford officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at the church beginning at 10:00 A.M. Burial follow in Sarepta Cemetery in Calhoun County.
Born in Tula, MS to the late Thomas and Gladys Paschall, Mr. Paschall was a pilot and crop duster by trade. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for over 40 years and was a wonderful father. Mr. Paschall served his country in the United States Navy as a Merchant Marine, cooking on a freighter. After retirement, he took a road trip through Alaska. He loved genealogy and researched his family history. He was the past President and board member of the Lafayette County Historical and Genealogical Society, which was formerly Skipwith. He was also a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (University Greys #1803) and served as their camp historian and grave registrar. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Allen Paschall.
Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Lynn Trahan of Savannah, GA; a sister, Roma Jean Steward of Baltimore, MD; and one foster brother, Ronnie Green of Baltimore, MD, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
In honor of Mr. Paschall’s service to his country, the flag of the United States Navy will be flown at Waller Funeral Home.
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