Obituary of Paul Thomas Mahoney

Paul Thomas Mahoney, age 85, of Dunlap TN, passed away December 21, 2018 at his home. He was born in Chattanooga, TN. Paul was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked in Management at Velsicol Chemical Corporation for more than 30 years, where he retired and was called back for 5 additional years. In his retirement he especially enjoyed spending time with his family and managing his property investments, additionally he enjoyed his farm where he raised Brangus cattle and grew corn and hay crops. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maggie Cordelia “Deli” Daugherty Mahoney; father, James Oscar “J.O.” Mahoney; brothers, Bob, J.C., Junior, and Euel Mahoney; sisters, Jenny Mahoney and Ruby Mahoney Dugan. He is survived by his wife, Regenia F. Cordell Mahoney; son, Thomas (Lynette) Mahoney; granddaughter, Kelsey Mahoney (Jon) Layne; two step-grandsons, John (Brittany) Farley and Tim Farley; six great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Phillip (Nan) Mahoney; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27, 2018, 1:00 p.m. CST at the Shepherd of the Valley Catholic Church, 6191 TN-28, Dunlap, TN 37327 with Father Mark Scholz officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap. Family will receive friends Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 4:00-8:00 pm CST and Thursday, 11:00 am-12:45 pm at the funeral home.