Paul Van Mull, 87, of Hayesville died Wednesday, November 17, 2004 in an Asheville hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Clay County, he was the son of the late Luther and Nancy Pruett Mull. He retired after 20 years as an equipment operator with the NC Department of Transportation. He was a member of the Moss Memorial Baptist Church. His hobbies included hunting and fishing.

Paul was preceded in death by a son, Ralph Mull.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Elive McClure Mull; a daughter, Marlene Revis and husband, James of Marble; a son, Rick Mull and wife, Lisa of Hayesville; and two grandchildren, Christopher Revis and Jessica Mull.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Friday, November 19 in the Moss Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Charlie Shelton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Eddie Duckworth, and Willard, Garnet, Mike, Robert, and Kenneth Mull.

The family received friends from 12:30-1:45 Friday afternoon at the Moss Memorial Baptist Church prior to the services.

The family requests memorials be made to the Moss Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 1126, Hayesville, NC 28904.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.