Paul Ash, age 86 of Caryville, TN went to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 14, 2017 at 2:30pm after a brief illness. Paul owned Cherokee Heating and Electric Company for many years servicing LaFollette, Caryville and the Rocky Top area. He was well known for his honesty and fairness in dealing with his clients. Even after retiring the business 10 years ago he was still willing to give a helping hand to those needing a job done.
He and the love of his life Phyllis were married in 2003. They were not only husband and wife; they were best friends that spent the next fourteen years finding joy and contentment with one another.
He was a member of Vasper Baptist Church.
Paul was loved and will be missed by both family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis, his Baby and he was her Sweetheart. His two sons Larry (Connie), Darrell (Kimberly), and his Stepson Coy Crutchfield (Laurie). Along with four grandchildren, Faren, Stevie, Jessie and Carly, a Step granddaughter Amy, and a combination of 7 great grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top, on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 5-7PM with the funeral service to follow at 7PM. Graveside Service will be 11:00AM following morning at New Vasper Cemetery.