Samuel Paul Seratt, Sr.

Paul Seratt, 76, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at his residence. He was born at Bobwire, TN on November 15, 1937 to J.Z. and Laverne Seratt. He served in the United States Air Force and was a crane operator for Hutcherson Metals in Halls. He attended Lenox Church of God of Prophecy for many years. He is survived by his one daughter, Judy Chastain (Frank), of Calhoun, GA.; four sons, Paul Seratt Jr. (Gina), of Newbern, David Seratt (Pam), of Greybull, WY, Bill Seratt (Barbara) of Halls and Jim Seratt (Robin), of Dyersburg; six grandchildren, J Paul Seratt (Kimberly), of Laramie, WY., Alyson Pollock (Thomas), of Dyersburg, Amber Riddick (Patrick) of Dyersburg, Preston Seratt (Randi) of Dyersburg, Rebecca Seratt of Powell, WY., and Madison Seratt of Martin; four great-grandchildren, Eli Pollock, Addi Riddick, Lane Seratt and Harper Pollock; five step-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren. He is also survived by four sisters, Peggy House (Bob), Linda Daniels (Jerry), Genette Copeland (Hershel), all of Dyersburg, Sharon Karr (John David) of Albertville, AL Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Elaine Marilyn Benson Seratt, as well as a daughter Lori Seratt and a granddaughter Christina Seratt. He was a wonderful loving brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to all. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Cornerstone Church of God in Dyersburg on Monday, August 25, 2014 with visitation from 5:00 - 7:00 pm with service to begin at 7:00 pm to celebrate the life of Paul, Sam, Dad, Pops and Papa. Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com