PAUL FRANKLIN PRESLEY age 91 of Crossville, TN passed away on August 7, 2024. He was born December 13, 1932, in Crossville, TN, the son of Newton G. and Ida Mae Houston Presley. He was a business owner and a mechanic working on small engines for the people in Cumberland County. He was known for his determination and hardworking lifestyle which he maintained until his retirement at the age of 88. He was also a loving and kind man whose greatest joy in life was his family.

He is survived by his sons- Charles Presley and his wife Marquettia of Crossville, Ernie Presley and his wife Becky of Albany, TX, Sam Presley and his wife Tanya of Crossville, and Randy Presley of Crossville, daughter- Paula Brown and her husband Buck of Jamestown, TN, grandchildren- Sabrina, Samantha, Crystal, Aaron, Samuel, Lukas, Josh, Nathaniel and Kelsey and several special great and great great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Wanda Sue Presley.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 1 pm at Hood Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 am-1 pm at the funeral home. The burial will be in New Pleasant Hill Cemetery.