Paul Edward McElroy, age 83, of Rockwood, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018. Survivors Include daughter: Lois Woodward (Terry) of Rockwood; grandchildren: Samanthia Gail Cofer (Hairo) of Rockwood, Mark Allen Cofer (Amanda) of Rockwood, and Amber Danielle Fender (Nick) of Erwin; great-grandchildren: Arial Elizabeth Cofer, Devin Tyler Golliher, Makenzie Shyanne Golliher, Kyleigh Lashea Fender, Braden Ryan Fender, and Zylus Kayde Tapp; special friends: Connie & Lonnie Wright Of Rockwood, Tomalee Boles of Rockwood, and the Church of Christ Family of Rockwood. Family will receive friends Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral service will follow. Graveside service will be Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Glen Alice Cemetery.