William John Paschal, 97, of Lillington, NC passed away Monday February 28, 2022, at Oak Hill Assisted Living in Angier.

He was born January 10, 1925, in Goldston, NC to the late Sophia Killen Paschal and John Gilbert Paschal. William was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Sylvia McCauley Paschal; his three sisters, Janie P. Thaxton, Martha P. Layland, and Catherine P. Stroupe; and his brother, Frank J. Paschal.

William served his country honorably during World War II in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1950, William relocated to Lillington with his brother, Frank to operate Paschal Lumber Company. He would go on to serve as Post Forester for Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base. William enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and family trips to the beach. He loved to share his prized tomatoes with those in the community. William was a dedicated member of Lillington Baptist Church and a member of the Lamar Simmons Sunday School Class. He also volunteered his time as a Scoutmaster for Troop 710. Most of all, he cherished the memories shared with his family. Genealogy was a passion of William's and he spent numerous years researching family history.

He is survived by his children John Paschal and wife, Cathy of Clayton, Jane Brumbeloe and husband, Bob of Fuquay-Varina, and Jeff Paschal and wife, Brenda of Fuquay-Varina; his grandchildren, Allyson Lee (Corey), Angela Standley (Jody), Rebecca Carter (Chris), Taylor Brumbeloe, Hayes Brumbeloe (Marissa), Tahlia Renn , Lindsey Paschal, and Bryce Paschal; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends are welcome to pay their respects to Mr. Paschal on Thursday March 3 between 9AM-5PM at O'Quinn Peebles Phillips Funeral Home, 1310 S. Main Street in Lillington. The family will not be present during this time. A graveside service will be held Friday March 4 at 2PM at Buffalo Cemetery 1130 Fire Tower Road in Sanford with Pastor Daniel Selman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Men at Lillington Baptist Church, PO Box 670, Lillington, NC 27546.

The family wishes to thank the staff and management of Oak Hill Living Center, the staff of Community Home Care and Hospice of Lillington, and Lauren Strasser and the team of Eventus WholeHealth for their faithful and loving care of both William and Sylvia Paschal during their time at Oak Hill.