ROCKY MOUNT - Arthur Paul Hyman, Sr., age 70, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on November 20, 1946, he was the son of the late Oswald Hyman and Zelma Jane Craft Hyman. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Chauncy Lee Hyman, William Oswald Hyman, Thomas A. Hyman, Sr., Richard T. Hyman, Benjamin Francis Hyman; and sisters, Gladys Hyman Gatlin Curtis, and Mary Ellis Hathaway.
Paul was a proud Vietnam Veteran where he served in the United States Army. After the war he worked as a Tarboro Police officer for a few years. He retired as an electrician after working with his son for 12 years. After retirement, Paul enjoyed cooking and he was an avid fisherman. He was a member of Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church where he was a deacon. Paul was a loving father, grandfather and friend and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Paul leaves behind to cherish his memory, son, Arthur Paul Hyman, Jr. of Nashville; and daughter, Lisa Hyman Tunstall and husband, Joseph, of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by grandchildren, Lilly Catherine Boone, Joseph Peyton "Peyt" Tunstall IV, Courtney Paige Hyman, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 9, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 5592 West Mount Drive, Nashville, NC with the Rev. Dick Singleton officiating. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park. A visitation will be 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 5592 West Mount Drive, Nashville, NC 27856 or Wounded Warrior Project, 4200 Morganton Road, #300, Fayetteville, NC 28314
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church
5592 West Mount Drive
Nashville, NC 27856
Monday 10/9, 11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Service
Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church
5592 West Mount Drive
Nashville, NC 27856
Monday 10/9, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
Edgecombe Memorial Park
2879 US 258, South
Tarboro, NC 27886
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
We are so sorry for your loss, Lisa & family. We love you all so very much and our prayers will continue to be with you as you weather these difficult days. God will be with you to help you get through. Love, Kenny & Shorty Thompson & Granny
I am sorry for your loss. Page Winston
We love you Lisa, Joe, Lilly and Peyt and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers through this all too familiar difficult time! We thank God for His grace and promise so that we can feel peace about where we know Mr. Paul is! We loved getting to know your father, Mr.Paul! We loved him dearly and will keep very fond memories!
Lisa, so sorry for your loss.
So sorry hear…classmate 1965. May he RIP.
RIP Paul, will see you soon.
Paul and Lisa….I am so sorry for your loss. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him. Love to you both, Joelle Doucette
Paul Jr, Lisa and family, we are saddened to hear of your dad’s passing and so sorry for your loss. Know you will be in our prayers continually. I have many memories of your dad, especially when we were kids. We also know what it is like to lose a parent. Call us anytime if we can do anything for you or your family.
Paul and Lisa, Gerald and I are so sad to read this. Paul Sr and Gerald were on the Police Department at the same time. Miss the times we used to have together at the Police Hut with him and your Mom. May God be with you during this sad time.
Paul, I want to take this time and say a little prayer for you and your family, to let you know that I’m so sorry for your loss and ask our Lord upstairs to give you and your family strength and wisdom to carry on and remember the good times and except that it’s His will. I’m sure you Dad will be missed! Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Sorry for your lost Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family!
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Arthur Paul Hyman, Sr. The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. By prayer and supplication, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. Philippians 46 May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer