James Coy Paskel

Rev. James “Jim” Paskel, age 88 of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 8, 2021. He was a longtime member of Westside Baptist Church and served as the teacher of the Mother’s Sunday School Class for 42 years. Preceded in death by his parents Coy and Ellen Paskel; grandson Aaron Paskel, great-grandsons, Craig and Conner Comparato, along with two sisters and two brothers. Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Nema Ridenour Paskel; sons: David Ray Paskel and wife Kay, and Michael J. Paskel and friend Cathy Lester; daughters: Brenda Haynes and husband Craig and Gail Shelley and husband Pat; ten grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and sister-in-law Bernice Kegley. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Chapel, Fountain City with a funeral service following at 8:00 pm with Rev. Josh Greene officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 by 1:45 pm at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens for a 2:00 pm graveside service. Pallbearers will be Will Ellis, Tristen Paskel, Hayden Paskel, Ethan Paskel, Mike Comparato and Brian Paskel. Honorary pallbearers will be Mace Ward, Jerry Webster and Jamie Chittum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westside Baptist Church. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.mynattfh.com. Arrangements under the direction of Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.