Paul Lavell Welcome

August 28, 1969 – April 27, 2026 2 Timothy 4:7-8 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing." August 28, 1969 – April 27, 2026 Paul Lavell Welcome, 56, of Greeneville, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on August 28, 1969, in Knoxville, TN to parents Theonia Welcome and Robert Jackson. He was raised in Knoxville where he attended Austin-East High school and took courses at Knoxville College of Business. Paul lived a life grounded in love, faith, and devotion to his family. He was known for his honesty, his sense of humor, the warmth he shared so freely with others, and his love for TN Volunteers football. A man of faith, Paul was Baptist and considered himself a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he worshiped faithfully until his health no longer allowed him to attend. His relationship with God was a guiding light in his life. Paul enjoyed his work at John Deere, where in just six years he built meaningful friendships and came to see his coworkers as family. He had a gift for connecting with people and leaving a lasting impression on those around him. Above all, Paul was a devoted and loving husband. His marriage was a partnership rooted in faith, strength, and deep love. He was also a proud and caring father, brother, grandfather and friend. His family was the center of his world, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He was preceded in death by his mother, Theonia Welcome; uncle, Jesse Turner; niece, Candi Welcome; great-aunt, Mamie Bond and mother-in-love, Mary Hall. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bridget; his daughter and son, Aimee & Trevon Hall, all of Greeneville; siblings: Amy & Steve Welcome of Knoxville, and Angela Hall & Jeremy Hall of Greeneville; aunt, Kathy Welcome of Knoxville; and cousin, Sally Welcome of Cincinnati, Ohio. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Sidney, Bryna (Kidwell), Hadlee, Kyrie, and Draven Hall, Sevyn “Gigi” Greenway, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. A memorial service will be held at Friendship Baptist Church on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at 2pm. Repast will be held in the church's Family Life Center. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made on Paul's behalf to the American Cancer Society. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven (“Snoop”) Hall, Iggie De Vera, JP Hall, Mack Mathis, Jr., Al Jefferson, Dwayne Covington, Doyle Rutherford, Corey Buffalo, and his brothers in Christ at Friendship Baptist Church. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Claes Svendsen and the Vigor Medical staff; Dr. Devapiran Jaishankar and the staff at Tennessee Cancer Specialists; Dr. Mandeep Bakshi and the staff at East Tennessee Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine; and all of his care teams at Johnson City Medical Center for their compassion and care. Kiser-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.