Funeral service for LTC (Ret.) G. Paul Moffett, age 55, of Murfreesboro, TN, will be conducted at 1 PM on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Prosperity Cemetery.
Paul was born on June 25, 1963 in Lincoln County, TN to Ray and Carolyn Templeton Moffett. Paul served in the United States Army National Guard for 30 years before retiring in 2012. During his time in the service, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, Tennessee Distinguished Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4th Award), Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (5th Award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), and Global War on Terrorsim Medal. He was a member of New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. He was also a member of the Department of American Veterans (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion. He served as a TSSAA official for basketball and softball in Murfreesboro and worked as an education trainer at the VA Hospital in Nashville. Paul passed away on April 14, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Lynnita Dunn Moffett; children, Danitta Bradford of Murfreesboro, TN, David Moffett of Murfreesboro, TN, Heather (Dalton) Hayes of Smyrna, TN, and Cherokee Moffett of Murfreesboro, TN; parents, Ray and Carolyn Moffett; brother, Mickey (Sharon) Moffett of Fayetteville, TN; grandchildren, Kaeden, Raelynne, Kylie, and Rebecca Bradford, Nevaeh, Trinity, Skylar, and Gunner Moffett, and Ashton and Cora Hayes; and two nieces, Melanie (Turner) Hughes and Katie (Daniel) Henderson.
Visitation with the family will be held at 5 PM until 8 PM on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home. Higgins is honored to be serving the family of LTC (Ret.) G. Paul Moffett.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the veteran’s organization of your choice.
74 Comments To "LTC (Ret.) G. Paul Moffett"
#1 Comment By Barbara J Hargrove On April 15, 2019 @ 9:09 pm
Sorry for your loss, praying for peace and comfort for all your family.
#2 Comment By Kay Sisco On April 15, 2019 @ 9:10 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers
#3 Comment By Joy Rodriguez On April 15, 2019 @ 9:23 pm
So very sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
#4 Comment By Peggy Towry On April 15, 2019 @ 9:47 pm
Carolyn , Ray and all the family, thinking of you at this time of deep sorrow .
#5 Comment By Joe Muschler On April 15, 2019 @ 10:10 pm
He will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
#6 Comment By LTC (R) David K Bates On April 15, 2019 @ 10:27 pm
Sorry for your loss. Paul was a great friend and fellow soldier. Prayers are with you!!
#7 Comment By Judy (Cyree) and Charles Stanley On April 15, 2019 @ 10:37 pm
We are so very sorry to hear this sad news. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love y’all.
#8 Comment By Jimmy and Diane Buchanan On April 15, 2019 @ 10:41 pm
To the Family,
I understand your overwhelming grief at this time. It is unbearable to lose a child but try to seek comfort in your wonderful memories of your many times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
#9 Comment By Linda F. Williams On April 15, 2019 @ 11:17 pm
Carolyn and Ray, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a GREAT Guy!!!
#10 Comment By Donna Parker On April 15, 2019 @ 11:23 pm
Danitta and David. I’m so sorry about the loss of your Dad. You are in my prayers.
#11 Comment By Steve Woodard On April 15, 2019 @ 11:42 pm
To the entire Moffett Family…I am very saddened to hear of your loss. Paul is a wonderful young man! Prayers for comfort and peace to you all.
#12 Comment By Lynn Craig On April 15, 2019 @ 11:48 pm
Praying for God’s love to bring you and your family peace at this time.
#13 Comment By 1SG (Retired) Kenneth Jones On April 15, 2019 @ 11:58 pm
Sir, you will truly be missed. I cherished all the times and conversations we had. We all loved you as a brother, but God loved you more. We will meet again at the Fiddlers Green.
#14 Comment By Terry & Cheryl Hobbs On April 16, 2019 @ 12:06 am
So very sorry to read about Paul. We have been lifting the family up to our Lord and Savior.
#15 Comment By Shirley Pettite On April 16, 2019 @ 12:45 am
My condolences to his family and to those who worked with him at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. He was dedicated to the veterans. His life was rich with service to others I enjoyed working with him at the VA, and I know he will missed by all. My prayers are with the family during this solemn and difficult time for peace and understanding.
Shirley Pettite
Former Chief, Human Resources
VA TVHS
#16 Comment By Paul Dempsey On April 16, 2019 @ 12:48 am
We are so sorry for your loss. I remember working with Paul at Amana many years ago. He was just a young man then in College and we had many conversations and actually a few good times even at work. I spent a good bit of time with him as a young officer and got to serve with him and work with him a lot as he was promoted up to a LTC and we talked a good bit and shared with each other on different occasions. I really enjoyed serving with him and spending time with him. He will truly be missed. Rest Sir until we meet again.
#17 Comment By Jeran and Patrice Moore On April 16, 2019 @ 1:30 am
We were saddened to hear of our former neighbor’s passing. Paul was a good man in whom we were honored to know. We always felt safe as long as Paul was next door. He would always say let me know if y’all need anything.I always believe he was sincere when he said it. Nita, we are praying for you and the entire family at this difficult time.
#18 Comment By Dana Hampton On April 16, 2019 @ 2:01 am
May God’s Grace keep and comfort you all during this time. Paul was a great Soldier and leader who truly cared! And is showed! Always admired that about him. Till we meet again on the Fiddler’s Green…
#19 Comment By Sharon Rice On April 16, 2019 @ 2:40 am
My husband Mike Rice deployed with Paul to Afghanistan. He always took time to talk to you often bringing you laughter. I will truly miss my unfiltered funny Facebook buddy. Prayers offered to his wife and large family. Huge loss.
#20 Comment By Barbara Faulkner On April 16, 2019 @ 3:15 am
So sorry to hear this. Praying for peace and comfort in your hearts.
#21 Comment By Brian, Rhonda and Aleia Hingst On April 16, 2019 @ 1:32 pm
Love and prayers to all of you.
#22 Comment By Brian, Rhonda and Aleia Hingst On April 16, 2019 @ 1:34 pm
Much love and prayers to all of you.
#23 Comment By Ray Lynn Crutcher On April 16, 2019 @ 1:46 pm
May the thoughts and prayers of those who love you comfort you at this time of sorrow. Praying for comfort and peace.
#24 Comment By L. Susan Fife Stroup On April 16, 2019 @ 3:04 pm
I cannot imagine the depth of grief that you must be experiencing right now — so sudden and so unprepared. May you feel God’s love and sustaining through those close to you.
#25 Comment By Casey Carter On April 16, 2019 @ 7:38 pm
Rest in Peace LTC.
#26 Comment By Maria G. Davis On April 16, 2019 @ 7:39 pm
So sorry for your loss, prayers are out to you and your family, he is in God’s hands now. God bless you all
#27 Comment By Tonya Young On April 16, 2019 @ 7:40 pm
Sorry for your loss. May God continue to comfort you during this difficult time.
#28 Comment By Maud Edmondson On April 16, 2019 @ 7:45 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers goes out to all of your family. From the VA Medical Center Charlotte Ave. CBOC
#29 Comment By Onica Leander On April 16, 2019 @ 7:45 pm
Sorry for your loss. Keeping you and family in prayers.
#30 Comment By Olalekan Olurode (Lekan) On April 16, 2019 @ 7:45 pm
My thoughts and prayers for the family, and Tennessee Valley Healthcare colleagues at this solemn and difficult time. I had brief interactions with G. Paul during my yellow and green belt trainings at TVHS, and he was very kind. He will surely be missed.
#31 Comment By Jim Goodman On April 16, 2019 @ 7:47 pm
Words can’t describe the sorrow Paul’s friends must be enduring he helped many and will be missed by all that crossed paths with him . His impact on the TNARNG was remarkable!
#32 Comment By Tammy Roberts On April 16, 2019 @ 7:50 pm
Deepest sympathies. He is a great man that will definitely be missed at VA. He touched so many peoples lives. Prayers for the family.
#33 Comment By Ceanitria Simmons On April 16, 2019 @ 7:51 pm
My heart is extremely heavy. G Paul was such a joy to work with. He will truly be missed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
#34 Comment By Jean Chitwood On April 16, 2019 @ 7:53 pm
So very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Praying for your family during this difficult time. I know Paul through work and I attend New Vision also. Nita if you need another widow to talk to I would love to be there for you. My number is 615-995-8953.
#35 Comment By Catherine Gilliland On April 16, 2019 @ 7:54 pm
My condolences to family and loved ones. G Paul was always very kind to me and very patient. Gone too soon.
#36 Comment By Mariesa Houston (MOE) On April 16, 2019 @ 7:56 pm
I am so sorry for your loss, I just recently met him and he was a very nice man. I will be praying for your family.
#37 Comment By Mindy On April 16, 2019 @ 8:00 pm
Thoughts and prayers for his family and appreciation for his service and dedication. God bless.
#38 Comment By Christina Besleaga On April 16, 2019 @ 8:01 pm
So sorry for your loss, praying for your family.
#39 Comment By Shawn McNerney On April 16, 2019 @ 8:02 pm
First and foremost, thanks you for your sacrifices and your dedication to this country!Prayers for peace and comfort during this loss.
#40 Comment By Angela H On April 16, 2019 @ 8:05 pm
Praying for the family, I will keep you in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.
#41 Comment By Natalie On April 16, 2019 @ 8:07 pm
So sorry for your loss. he sure made the classes enjoyable and will be sorely missed. May God bless the family
#42 Comment By Donald (Don) W. Bush & family On April 16, 2019 @ 8:17 pm
A good guy who will be missed ..my best to the family .
#43 Comment By Robin Ceesay On April 16, 2019 @ 8:48 pm
The Sisters and Brothers In Arms at the Alvin C. York facility have the Family in our thoughts and Prayers for Peace and Strength. We send our Condolences and are so sorry for your loss…
#44 Comment By Shiree Alexander On April 16, 2019 @ 8:54 pm
My condolences goes out, to the family and friends, in this time of grievances! To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord!
#45 Comment By Donna Diogo On April 16, 2019 @ 8:58 pm
I had worked with Paul on a few system redesign projects at the VA Tennessee Valley Medical Center, with the last thing being in two of his PMDB classes just a few weeks ago. I always loved his dry humor and quit wit. He will be sorely missed here. Prayers for peace and comfort going out to his family during this difficult time. May fond memories be a comfort to you all. We shall surely see him again when the roll is called up yonder.
#46 Comment By The EMS Team (Tennessee Valley HCS) On April 16, 2019 @ 9:31 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God provide you peace and comforting during this time.
#47 Comment By Carol Callaway-Lane On April 16, 2019 @ 9:51 pm
G. Paul brought so much joy and enthusiasm to every aspect of his work. His energy was contagious! We will all miss him a great deal. Prayers for comfort for the family.
#48 Comment By videll R. jones On April 16, 2019 @ 11:34 pm
may God keep you warm to just think he is with you all the ways loved with a heart felt
#49 Comment By LTC (Ret) Walter M Jones, Jr. On April 17, 2019 @ 3:40 am
I shall see you again in Fiddler’s Green where we shall reminisce the times we served our Country and as a Redleg Field Artillery Officer and fellow soldier! Rest In peace Paul!
#50 Comment By Joey King On April 17, 2019 @ 7:03 am
Until Valhalla my friend
#51 Comment By Heather Edde On April 17, 2019 @ 11:07 am
G-Paul will be missed. My prayers go out to all of his family and friends.
#52 Comment By Rita Broughton On April 17, 2019 @ 1:11 pm
May the love and support from those around your family give you comfort during this loss of your loved one. He will always be in the hearts and minds of those who have had the pleasure of knowing him. God bless.
#53 Comment By Shernaye Johnson On April 17, 2019 @ 1:34 pm
Words cannot express my deepest empathy for the family & friends of G. Paul. I pray for your peace and comfort during this time of bereavement. We were blessed to have experienced your presence G. Paul. Blessings
#54 Comment By Danny Ezell On April 17, 2019 @ 1:45 pm
I will miss a friend and co-worker. May your family find peace.
#55 Comment By Joel Guinn On April 17, 2019 @ 2:04 pm
Sending prayers to his family and close friends. It was a pleasure to meet Paul and assist with facilitating a PMDB course with him. He was a blessing to everyone he met.
#56 Comment By Mary-Beth Baney On April 17, 2019 @ 2:15 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Thank you for your service, G. Paul. May you rest in peace.
#57 Comment By Susan D. Hall On April 17, 2019 @ 2:25 pm
I am very saddened to hear of G. Paul’s passing. I worked with him at the VA with the LEAF Program. I have shared this sad news with other LEAF Coaches, and they are asking to send along their prayers and support. My heart is with youl
#58 Comment By Levoy Hemphill On April 17, 2019 @ 3:47 pm
So sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. My thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
#59 Comment By Steve Caldwell On April 17, 2019 @ 3:50 pm
So sorry to hear of your loss . We will have your family in our thoughts and prayers .
#60 Comment By Brian K. Wilson On April 17, 2019 @ 4:05 pm
It was a true blessing to be taught by you and a great honor to know you. May God cover your family in this time of need.
#61 Comment By Thomas Kavounas On April 17, 2019 @ 5:51 pm
God bless you and your family G. Paul. I will miss you. Thank you for always being there to help when I had technical issues and as a good friend.
#62 Comment By Lucille Tate On April 17, 2019 @ 10:39 pm
May God bless you and your family. You have my prayers.
#63 Comment By Shaifer Turner On April 18, 2019 @ 1:13 pm
So very sad to here of Paul’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and all who knew and loved him.
#64 Comment By Jim Lindquist On April 18, 2019 @ 2:11 pm
May God bless you in this time of sorrow. I worked with G. Paul and was always impressed by his professionalism and dedication he showed both his coworkers and Veterans.
#65 Comment By Thomas Frierson On April 18, 2019 @ 3:21 pm
To Mr. Ray and Mrs. Carolyn Moffett, Mickey Moffett, Lynnita, Danita, David, Heather, Cherokee and all other family members: Our hearts were deeply saddened when we heard of the passing of Mr. Paul Moffett He was an accomplished and great man who will be greatly missed. “Earth holds no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal”. So we express our heartfelt sympathy and condolences at this time of bereavement. Just know that we are praying for you. May God shower you with comfort, strengthen and hope today and in the days ahead.
Respectfully yours,
Thomas Frierson
#66 Comment By Anthony Hanna On April 18, 2019 @ 4:56 pm
Prayers for comfort in your time of grief. Rest easy.
#67 Comment By Steve Caldwell On April 18, 2019 @ 5:19 pm
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Paul. Our family will pray for peace and comfort for Moffett family .
#68 Comment By johnna walters On April 18, 2019 @ 7:05 pm
I am so heartbroken at the loss of such a good friend and coworker. He bent over backwards to assist me with anything he could. He will always have a place in my heart. He will be missed, so sorry for your loss, he spoke of his family often and how blessed he was to have all you in his life. He also spoke of two very special, hard earned graduations and how proud he was of his wife and daughter! May the Lord provide you His loving comfort at this time and the future.
#69 Comment By Brian Love On April 18, 2019 @ 8:04 pm
Paul was a good friend and we are praying for peace and comfort from our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Pastor Brian and Debbie Love along with Charity Baptist Church
#70 Comment By Autumn Gordon On April 19, 2019 @ 12:16 am
So sorry for your loss. He was a man of integrity, and one that could always bring a smile to any face. He will truly be missed by so many. Prayers for family, military family. and friends.
#71 Comment By adam zanghi On April 19, 2019 @ 7:25 am
sorry for your lose I knew g paul a short time he was with my orientation it was his first orientation. then he had taught his first pmdb with me there as well. with saying that you can tell he had a huge heart but at the same would get on your nerves if he new he could but deffently was him… R.I.P. brother may the angels raise you up and watch all of elizabeths husbands games…
#72 Comment By Blake Henderson On April 19, 2019 @ 1:39 pm
G. Paul was a valued colleague who always brought creativity, good cheer, and humor to our LEAF coaching team at VA. We were very saddened to learn of his passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Lastly, we thank G. Paul for his life of service to our country. God Bless.
#73 Comment By MG (Ret) Max & Anne Haston On April 19, 2019 @ 3:23 pm
Served with Paul many years. An honorable and dedicated soldier. Our prayers and best thoughts are with Nita and all the family. Paul, go rest high on that mountain!
#74 Comment By Todd and Mary Ann Gaskill On April 19, 2019 @ 4:09 pm
Know that the entire family is in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.