of Harrison, AR
March 12, 1951 - July 30, 2018
Paul Wayne Choate, age 67, of Harrison, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018, Mtn. Home, Arkansas. He was born March 12, 1951, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of B. A. and Mary Virginia (Albert) Choate. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Katheryn Bingham and Patricia Choate.
Paul was a member of Union Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He also loved working in his wood shop, gardening, and helping those who needed him at his church.
Paul is survived by his wife of 46 years, Colleen (Kendrick) Choate; his children and their spouses, Anita and Bryan Marshall, Justin and Kara Choate, and Kendra and Chuck Smith; and his grandchildren, Ethan Marshall, Linsey Choate, Sadie Choate, Cameron Combs, Madison Combs, Dekota and Emily Smith.
Paul is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Robert Choate of Harrison, Mary Lou Francka of Bolivar, Missouri, Billy Choate of Mulberry, Kansas, Jerry Choate of Bolivar, Barbara Hoffman of Willard, Missouri, Brenda Burch of West Memphis, Arkansas, Charlie Choate of Bolivar and Betty England of Morrisville, Missouri; many extended family members; and his church family at Union Baptist Church.
Visitation was 6:00 to 8:00PM Friday, August 3, 2018, at Union Baptist Church, Harrison.
Graveside service was 2:00PM, Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Maplewood Cemetery with Bro. Bill Melton officiating.
Pallbearers were Justin Choate, Bryan Marshall, Chuck Smith, Ethan Marshall , Cameron Combs, Linsey Choate, Madison Combs, Sadie Choate & Dekota Smith
Honorary pallbearers were Harrison City Public Works staff and employees and Union Baptist Church members.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Baptist Church Building Fund, 3021 East Highway 206, Harrison, Arkansas, 72601.
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21 Condolence(s)
Tommy Tice
Monday, August 6, 2018
I am saddened to hear about my friend's passing. Paul was a fine man and I always enjoyed his company. This world is a lesser place without him in it.
Kathy MCcurdy Cowan
Friday, August 3, 2018
Sorry for your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Beryl & Kathy Cowan
Linda Franco
Friday, August 3, 2018
Colleen, Steve and I send our prayers and love to you and your family. May you feel God's arms around you during this time of loss and may He continue to give you comfort like no one else can. Paul will truly be missed in our Church.
Steve and Linda Franco
Darrell and Cindy francka
Thursday, August 2, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in our prayers.
Rex & Becky Holman
Thursday, August 2, 2018
So sorry for your loss.
Debbie Harp
Thursday, August 2, 2018
So sorry for your loss, he will be missed. Prayers for family
Terry and Linda Cole
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Colleen, Kendra and all the Choate family. So sorry for your loss, please know our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. Paul was a great dad, grandfather and friend who will be missed by all.
Dan and Sandy Sears
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Kendra,
May your dad rest in eternal peace. Blessings to you all.
Dan and Sandy
Joe Coulter
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
judy uhlman
Thursday, August 2, 2018
You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.
Love
Judy and Robert Uhlman
Ru Elliott
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Colleen & family, I am so sorry for your loss with Paul's passing. I will miss his smiling face and warm handshake at church.
I am thankful for God's promises that we will be with our loved ones again.
May God bless you and your family with His strength, comfort, and peace.
Love,
Ru
Barbara carter
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all. Barbara and Rick Carter and family
Mark Courter
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Justin and Kara,
I'm sorry for your loss and am praying for your strength and peace through this time. When you lived next to us at Harrison, it was always a high point when I got to talk with your dad. Will be praying for brighter days ahead for you all.
Peace,
Mark & Teresa Courter
Kay Biggs
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Colleen, I am so sorry to hear about Paul. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
lorna Johnson Kilgore Vision Center
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
I am so sorry for all of your loss. I loved picking on Paul and calling him Kenny Rogers. He and Coleen were quite the pair. God gained a good one and we should rejoice in that. It may take a while but some day it will get easier I promise. For God told us it would we are his children and he loves us. I love you guys
Laura Jenkins
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Colleen. So so sorry to hear about Paul. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
DEBBIE VILLINES
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
ANITA & FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DADS PASSING. CAN NOT IMAGINE WHAT YOU & YOUR FAMILY IS GOING THROUGH. THOUGHTS & PRAYERS. LOVE TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY. DEBBIE VILLINES
Linda (Mitchell) Punch
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
My deepest sympathies to you Coleen, your children & grandchildren.
It was a joy to meet you at the reunion & visit with Paul about high school at Morrisville. So hard to believe he has passed. I am grateful for God promises for us all.
Kendra Smith (Choate)
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
I love you Daddy with all my heart. I will always be your baby girl. I miss you so much. Love you always and forever. Kendra
Verna Henderson
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
So Sorry for you loss My Husband James Henderson ,worked for Paul at the Street Department .He thought A lot of Paul .James worked there until 2005 when he passed with cancer.I was always teasing Paul when it would snow Paul would call James in to work and I would tell him he was already up there .Paul would say no he;s not but he was A great man.
Beverly Taylor
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Colleen and family...my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. So hard to understand, may God bless you all.